Gratiot County, Michigan Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Gratiot County, Michigan, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

Table of Contents

Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Gratiot County, Michigan. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Gratiot County, Michigan. The estimated population of Gratiot County, Michigan is 41,758 people, with a median age of 39.9.

We can look at the total population in Gratiot County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
41,758
+2.62%
+1.06%
2020
40,692
 -0.55% -
2019
40,916
 -0.37% -
2018
41,067
 -0.61% -
2017
41,319
 - -

Population of Gratiot County, Michigan by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
84.8%
86.5%
 -1.97%
Black/African American
5.9%
5.6%
 +5.36%
Native
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%
Hispanic
6.5%
5.8%
 +12.07%
Asian
0.6%
0.3%
 +100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
1.5%
 +20.00%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Gratiot County, Michigan by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.9 -0.25% 39.1 +0.51% 40.9 -0.97%
2020 40 +1.27% 38.9 +2.1% 41.3 -0.96%
2019 39.5 +0.77% 38.1 +1.06% 41.7 0%
2018 39.2 +0.51% 37.7 +0.27% 41.7 +0.72%
2017 39 - 37.6 - 41.4 -

The median age of Gratiot County, Michigan gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,111 +3.95% 2,229 -5.18% 2,195 2,095
10 to 19 2,845 -0.31% 2,636 -5.31% 2,833 2,484
20 to 29 3,703 -2.89% 2,434 +2.34% 3,593 2,490
30 to 39 2,961 -1.68% 2,107 +10.78% 2,901 2,342
40 to 49 3,068 +7.65% 2,269 -9.4% 3,297 2,060
50 to 59 3,088 +0.11% 2,706 -15.15% 3,089 2,317
60 to 69 2,165 +11.72% 2,283 +13.15% 2,428 2,592
70+ 1,996 +9.5% 2,718 +5.14% 2,182 2,860

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Gratiot County, Michigan is $53,347.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Gratiot County.

  • Under 25
    $39,406.00
  • 25 to 44
    $62,031.00
  • 45 to 64
    $62,578.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,115.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Gratiot County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Gratiot County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Gratiot County, Michigan is currently $70,900.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.18% of households in Gratiot County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Gratiot County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.19%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.17%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.45%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.35%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.43%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.23%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.18%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Gratiot County is $25,651.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Gratiot County by the total population of Gratiot County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Gratiot County, Michigan, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Gratiot County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.94%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.31%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.53%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.67%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.55%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Gratiot County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Gratiot County over the age of 16 is 34,631.

Of those people, a total of 52.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Gratiot County is 49.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,480 33.50% 11.80%
20 to 24 years 3,173 67.40% 4.40%
25 to 29 years 2,910 60.20% 7.50%
30 to 34 years 2,579 63.90% 7.20%
35 to 44 years 5,561 71.70% 3.80%
45 to 54 years 5,155 71.10% 4.50%
55 to 59 years 2,711 66.20% 4.90%
60 to 64 years 2,880 46.80% 1.90%
65 to 74 years 4,063 18.20% 13.40%
75 years and over 3,119 4.60% 2.80%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Gratiot County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 30,705 54.90% 5.70%
Black or African American 2,413 20.20% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 86 61.60% 3.80%
Asian 230 30.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 25 48.00% 0.00%
Other 213 78.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 959 42.10% 5.70%
Hispanic or Latino 1,809 59.30% 7.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 29,506 54.60% 5.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Gratiot County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Gratiot County is 17,067, with median earnings of $35,256.00.

Women in Gratiot County, Michigan earning approximately 70.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 17,067 $35,256.00
Male 8,960 $41,074.00
Female 8,107 $29,000.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,401 $59,250.00
Business and Financial 597 $45,034.00
Computer and Mathematical 228 $54,583.00
Architecture and Engineering 192 $64,306.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 98 $43,472.00
Community and Social Service 456 $52,885.00
Legal 57 $35,938.00
Educational and Library 926 $39,519.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 142 $18,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,179 $52,354.00
Healthcare Support 924 $27,370.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 82 $15,893.00
Law Enforcement 349 $59,596.00
Food Preparation and Serving 633 $14,017.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 817 $21,375.00
Personal Care and Service 485 $12,802.00
Sales 1,479 $22,188.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,159 $30,989.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 206 $43,500.00
Construction and Extraction 958 $45,455.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 631 $45,934.00
Production 1,835 $36,393.00
Transportation and Material Moving 635 $38,107.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 835 $65,341.00 566 $55,147.00
Business and Financial 187 $49,076.00 410 $43,704.00
Computer and Mathematical 162 $47,083.00 66 $66,000.00
Architecture and Engineering 188 $64,464.00 4 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 40 $13,750.00 58 $44,514.00
Community and Social Service 208 $68,038.00 248 $48,010.00
Legal 17 $25,625.00 40 $38,056.00
Educational and Library 286 $53,676.00 640 $37,857.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 51 $46,563.00 91 $9,102.00
Healthcare Practitioners 191 $69,554.00 988 $47,031.00
Healthcare Support 160 $34,191.00 764 $25,877.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 75 $15,341.00 7 $33,125.00
Law Enforcement 318 $59,886.00 31 $59,063.00
Food Preparation and Serving 280 $13,357.00 353 $14,594.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 522 $19,817.00 295 $22,935.00
Personal Care and Service 169 $24,917.00 316 $9,167.00
Sales 850 $31,563.00 629 $17,788.00
Office and Administrative Support 288 $46,429.00 1,871 $30,143.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 176 $47,250.00 30 $25,500.00
Construction and Extraction 925 $47,330.00 33 $22,375.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 624 $46,044.00 7 $0.00
Production 1,447 $38,386.00 388 $27,634.00
Transportation and Material Moving 567 $39,357.00 68 $18,654.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 14,859 households in Gratiot County, with an average household size of 2.42 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 10,036 families in Gratiot County with an average family size of 2.86 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 7,729 766 1,541 4,823
Average Household Size 2.86 3.34 3.22 1.3
Total Families 7,729 766 1,541 0
Average Household Size 2.85 2.84 2.91 0

Poverty

Of the 10,036 families in Gratiot County, 9.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Gratiot County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 16,057 housing units in Gratiot County, Michigan.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 14,859 92.54%
Vacant 1,198 7.46%

19.62% of the total 16,057 housing units in Gratiot County are rental units. This is approximately 3,151 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 11,446 are occupied by the owner - or 71.28% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Gratiot County is $685.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Gratiot County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    262
  • Less than $500
    702
  • $500 to $999
    1,918
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    428
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    48
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    28
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    27

Property Value

The median value of a property in Gratiot County is $105,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Gratiot County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,575
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    3,817
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2,301
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,690
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,258
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    525
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    234
  • $1,000,000 or more
    46

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Gratiot County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Gratiot County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    3,635
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,404
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,190
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,028
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,091
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,477
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,896
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,079
  • 2010 to 2013
    255
  • 2014 or later
    2

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Gratiot County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    934
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,665
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,796
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,464

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Gratiot County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Gratiot County that commute to work in a particular way.

24.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Gratiot County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    1,018
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,414
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,760
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,586
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,013
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,108
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,349
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    331
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    577
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,424
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    697
  • 90 or more minutes
    450

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Gratiot County, Michigan in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

If you use any of the data found on this page, please consider linking back to USPopulation.org as the source and if you have any feedback or data requests, click here to contact us.

Places in Gratiot County, Michigan

We have data for 19 places in Gratiot County, Michigan. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.