Ionia County, Michigan Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Ionia 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.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Ionia County, Michigan. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Ionia County, Michigan. The estimated population of Ionia County, Michigan is 66,564 people, with a median age of 39.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
66,564
+3.36%
+3.77%
2020
64,401
+0.16%
-
2019
64,300
+0.19%
-
2018
64,176
+0.05%
-
2017
64,147
 - -

Population of Ionia 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
87.6%
88.3%
 -0.79%
Black/African American
4.4%
4.7%
 -6.38%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
5%
4.7%
 +6.38%
Asian
0.5%
0.4%
 +25.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.3%
1.6%
 +43.75%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 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 Ionia 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 +1.04% 38.2 +1.06% 39.8 +0.51%
2020 38.6 -0.26% 37.8 -0.79% 39.6 +0.25%
2019 38.7 0% 38.1 +0.26% 39.5 -0.25%
2018 38.7 0% 38 +0.53% 39.6 -0.5%
2017 38.7 - 37.8 - 39.8 -

The median age of Ionia 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 4,162 -9.33% 3,698 -1.48% 3,784 3,639
10 to 19 4,547 +10.83% 4,281 -2.68% 5,047 4,140
20 to 29 4,734 +7.38% 3,418 +5.36% 5,092 3,604
30 to 39 4,664 +10.55% 3,673 +11.28% 5,175 4,104
40 to 49 5,097 -3.34% 4,026 -8.08% 4,918 3,678
50 to 59 4,804 -2.09% 4,167 +1.8% 4,694 4,229
60 to 69 3,756 +12.29% 3,714 +5.56% 4,234 3,922
70+ 2,366 +18.38% 3,040 +13.57% 2,831 3,473

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Ionia County, Michigan is $64,436.00.

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 Ionia County.

  • Under 25
    $40,652.00
  • 25 to 44
    $74,682.00
  • 45 to 64
    $70,347.00
  • 65 and over
    $47,878.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Ionia 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 Ionia County, Michigan is currently $74,176.00.

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.

1.90% of households in Ionia 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 Ionia County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.44%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.11%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.99%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    17.01%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.95%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.61%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.90%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Ionia County is $27,317.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Ionia 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 Ionia 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
    6.17%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.42%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.72%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.92%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.77%

Employment

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

The total population of Ionia County over the age of 16 is 53,521.

Of those people, a total of 59.80% 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 Ionia County is 56.80%.

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 3,567 41.40% 20.10%
20 to 24 years 4,236 78.10% 8.10%
25 to 29 years 4,460 73.70% 1.30%
30 to 34 years 4,215 75.00% 4.40%
35 to 44 years 9,275 79.50% 5.10%
45 to 54 years 8,864 76.50% 3.20%
55 to 59 years 4,444 70.50% 2.60%
60 to 64 years 4,526 51.10% 7.30%
65 to 74 years 6,300 16.10% 1.30%
75 years and over 3,634 4.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Ionia 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 48,322 61.60% 4.30%
Black or African American 2,740 23.60% 43.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 72 44.40% 0.00%
Asian 274 73.00% 1.50%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 6 100.00% 0.00%
Other 416 49.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,691 69.40% 2.60%
Hispanic or Latino 2,264 66.90% 1.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 47,070 61.30% 4.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Ionia 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 Ionia County is 30,383, with median earnings of $38,713.00.

Women in Ionia County, Michigan earning approximately 72.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 30,383 $38,713.00
Male 16,727 $44,133.00
Female 13,656 $31,795.00

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 2,472 $53,810.00
Business and Financial 1,248 $51,549.00
Computer and Mathematical 420 $72,708.00
Architecture and Engineering 569 $54,830.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 148 $55,865.00
Community and Social Service 381 $32,253.00
Legal 189 $45,469.00
Educational and Library 1,265 $39,569.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 272 $29,375.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,490 $46,791.00
Healthcare Support 902 $27,283.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 436 $57,560.00
Law Enforcement 510 $68,493.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,352 $11,101.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,049 $18,352.00
Personal Care and Service 764 $16,250.00
Sales 2,155 $24,595.00
Office and Administrative Support 3,529 $36,067.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 771 $40,322.00
Construction and Extraction 1,703 $47,344.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,687 $45,257.00
Production 4,303 $40,921.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,034 $41,207.00

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 1,518 $51,927.00 954 $56,875.00
Business and Financial 484 $51,161.00 764 $51,930.00
Computer and Mathematical 293 $74,115.00 127 $66,339.00
Architecture and Engineering 482 $55,156.00 87 $44,135.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 71 $42,946.00 77 $57,330.00
Community and Social Service 79 $40,250.00 302 $32,222.00
Legal 50 $0.00 139 $40,994.00
Educational and Library 295 $54,203.00 970 $36,071.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 95 $57,663.00 177 $12,380.00
Healthcare Practitioners 264 $44,569.00 1,226 $46,884.00
Healthcare Support 77 $27,663.00 825 $27,228.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 383 $59,137.00 53 $11,761.00
Law Enforcement 476 $68,425.00 34 $70,500.00
Food Preparation and Serving 533 $11,012.00 819 $11,147.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 608 $23,214.00 441 $14,688.00
Personal Care and Service 70 $36,250.00 694 $14,844.00
Sales 893 $37,056.00 1,262 $20,463.00
Office and Administrative Support 756 $43,152.00 2,773 $34,982.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 595 $45,022.00 176 $8,846.00
Construction and Extraction 1,603 $46,594.00 100 $48,777.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,609 $44,846.00 78 $55,769.00
Production 3,405 $42,701.00 898 $34,167.00
Transportation and Material Moving 832 $43,796.00 202 $29,149.00

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 22,782 households in Ionia County, with an average household size of 2.77 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 15,702 families in Ionia County with an average family size of 3.29 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 12,361 1,219 2,122 7,080
Average Household Size 3.38 3.62 3.55 1.33
Total Families 12,361 1,219 2,122 0
Average Household Size 3.32 2.96 3.29 0

Poverty

Of the 15,702 families in Ionia County, 6.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Ionia 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 24,616 housing units in Ionia County, Michigan.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 22,782 92.55%
Vacant 1,834 7.45%

19.71% of the total 24,616 housing units in Ionia County are rental units. This is approximately 4,853 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 17,677 are occupied by the owner - or 71.81% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Ionia County is $810.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Ionia 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
    252
  • Less than $500
    963
  • $500 to $999
    2,753
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,015
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    48
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    56
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    18

Property Value

The median value of a property in Ionia County is $147,600.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    1,674
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    3,476
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    3,868
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3,687
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    3,286
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,480
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    176
  • $1,000,000 or more
    30

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    6,579
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,208
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,214
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,767
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,407
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,313
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,068
  • 2000 to 2009
    3,122
  • 2010 to 2013
    879
  • 2014 or later
    59

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 Ionia County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,263
  • 1 vehicle available
    6,748
  • 2 vehicles available
    8,378
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    6,393

Commuting to Work

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

26.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Ionia 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
    1,577
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    3,123
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,472
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,153
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,928
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,937
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    3,767
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    1,494
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,696
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    3,307
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,070
  • 90 or more minutes
    629

Summary

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

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Places in Ionia County, Michigan

We have data for 21 places in Ionia County, Michigan. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.