Iosco County, Michigan Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Iosco 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 Iosco County, Michigan. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Iosco County, Michigan. The estimated population of Iosco County, Michigan is 25,262 people, with a median age of 52.8.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
25,262
+0.19%
-0.22%
2020
25,213
+0.06%
-
2019
25,197
 -0.2% -
2018
25,247
 -0.28% -
2017
25,317
 - -

Population of Iosco 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
92.9%
94.3%
 -1.48%
Black/African American
0.7%
0.7%
 0.00%
Native
1%
0.8%
 +25.00%
Hispanic
2.6%
2%
 +30.00%
Asian
0.7%
0.6%
 +16.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.1%
1.6%
 +31.25%
Other
0.1%
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 Iosco 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 52.8 -0.19% 52.4 +0.58% 53.8 -1.1%
2020 52.9 0% 52.1 -0.19% 54.4 +0.74%
2019 52.9 +0.57% 52.2 +0.19% 54 +1.5%
2018 52.6 0% 52.1 -0.19% 53.2 +0.19%
2017 52.6 - 52.2 - 53.1 -

The median age of Iosco 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 1,111 +5.5% 1,266 -6.68% 1,171 1,183
10 to 19 1,231 -1.58% 1,078 -0.69% 1,211 1,069
20 to 29 1,176 +3.64% 1,070 -1.09% 1,218 1,058
30 to 39 1,067 +14.26% 1,150 +15.55% 1,221 1,334
40 to 49 1,368 -12.8% 1,221 -17.36% 1,198 1,011
50 to 59 2,116 -9.52% 2,046 -8.9% 1,921 1,864
60 to 69 2,085 +17.83% 2,278 0.56% 2,478 2,276
70+ 2,416 -6.44% 2,638 +5.62% 2,260 2,789

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Iosco County, Michigan is $44,334.00.

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 Iosco County.

  • Under 25
    $51,303.00
  • 25 to 44
    $51,359.00
  • 45 to 64
    $45,212.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,654.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Iosco 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 Iosco County, Michigan is currently $55,392.00.

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.

1.42% of households in Iosco 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 Iosco County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    26.48%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    30.71%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.83%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.27%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.31%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.97%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.42%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Iosco County is $26,336.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Iosco 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 Iosco 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
    9.00%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.76%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.22%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.00%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.03%

Employment

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

The total population of Iosco County over the age of 16 is 21,546.

Of those people, a total of 46.60% 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 Iosco County is 42.70%.

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 918 38.80% 25.10%
20 to 24 years 1,014 77.10% 9.20%
25 to 29 years 1,262 83.90% 4.40%
30 to 34 years 1,205 82.80% 5.10%
35 to 44 years 2,316 80.30% 8.80%
45 to 54 years 2,878 72.10% 8.40%
55 to 59 years 2,150 57.30% 5.30%
60 to 64 years 2,380 37.90% 8.10%
65 to 74 years 4,373 15.10% 5.80%
75 years and over 3,050 3.60% 13.60%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Iosco 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 20,401 46.50% 7.80%
Black or African American 179 39.10% 4.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 276 19.60% 61.50%
Asian 145 73.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 85 52.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 460 58.90% 10.30%
Hispanic or Latino 478 63.60% 6.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 20,126 46.30% 7.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Iosco 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 Iosco County is 9,204, with median earnings of $31,749.00.

Women in Iosco County, Michigan earning approximately 65.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,204 $31,749.00
Male 4,887 $38,864.00
Female 4,317 $25,488.00

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 737 $39,432.00
Business and Financial 218 $57,031.00
Computer and Mathematical 60 $85,500.00
Architecture and Engineering 173 $68,691.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 34 $58,864.00
Community and Social Service 122 $34,167.00
Legal 25 $42,917.00
Educational and Library 363 $44,116.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 98 $33,452.00
Healthcare Practitioners 486 $47,955.00
Healthcare Support 412 $30,294.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 68 $19,333.00
Law Enforcement 52 $37,167.00
Food Preparation and Serving 694 $11,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 347 $20,025.00
Personal Care and Service 197 $9,524.00
Sales 998 $23,372.00
Office and Administrative Support 957 $28,881.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 49 $24,688.00
Construction and Extraction 697 $36,369.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 766 $43,750.00
Production 1,042 $33,465.00
Transportation and Material Moving 349 $45,268.00

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 340 $48,816.00 397 $34,172.00
Business and Financial 115 $89,750.00 103 $46,354.00
Computer and Mathematical 56 $85,833.00 4 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 158 $68,984.00 15 $53,125.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 31 $59,205.00 3 $0.00
Community and Social Service 39 $43,750.00 83 $29,375.00
Legal 10 $101,250.00 15 $14,844.00
Educational and Library 117 $55,694.00 246 $39,643.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 74 $33,690.00 24 $21,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 84 $54,500.00 402 $42,273.00
Healthcare Support 63 $30,324.00 349 $30,260.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 63 $19,750.00 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 26 $68,182.00 26 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 184 $11,750.00 510 $11,012.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 221 $22,135.00 126 $9,375.00
Personal Care and Service 24 $43,750.00 173 $9,280.00
Sales 428 $31,418.00 570 $18,775.00
Office and Administrative Support 143 $29,583.00 814 $28,799.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 30 $22,500.00 19 $24,688.00
Construction and Extraction 691 $36,597.00 6 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 766 $43,750.00 0 $0.00
Production 756 $37,083.00 286 $26,207.00
Transportation and Material Moving 305 $46,518.00 44 $24,375.00

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 11,402 households in Iosco County, with an average household size of 2.19 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 6,452 families in Iosco County with an average family size of 2.84 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 5,000 497 955 4,950
Average Household Size 2.79 3.16 3.75 1.18
Total Families 5,000 497 955 0
Average Household Size 2.76 2.87 3.26 0

Poverty

Of the 6,452 families in Iosco County, 9.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Iosco 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 19,920 housing units in Iosco County, Michigan.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 11,402 57.24%
Vacant 8,518 42.76%

9.16% of the total 19,920 housing units in Iosco County are rental units. This is approximately 1,825 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 9,400 are occupied by the owner - or 47.19% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Iosco County is $660.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Iosco 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
    177
  • Less than $500
    568
  • $500 to $999
    1,049
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    138
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    26
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    8
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    36

Property Value

The median value of a property in Iosco County is $100,200.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    1,361
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    3,331
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,902
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,239
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    991
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    479
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    70
  • $1,000,000 or more
    27

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,262
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,550
  • 1950 to 1959
    3,289
  • 1960 to 1969
    3,267
  • 1970 to 1979
    4,398
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,863
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,356
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,545
  • 2010 to 2013
    390
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 Iosco County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    740
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,530
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,251
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,881

Commuting to Work

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

20.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Iosco 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
    643
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,109
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,736
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,130
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    494
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    337
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    843
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    111
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    216
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    408
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    217
  • 90 or more minutes
    297

Summary

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

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Places in Iosco County, Michigan

We have data for 15 places in Iosco County, Michigan. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.