Mecosta County, Michigan

Total Population: 40,321

County Seat: Big Rapids

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Median Home Value

$169,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$57,774

Across all households

Median Age

40.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

22.7%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)90.0%
Two or More Races3.4%
Hispanic or Latino2.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)2.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

19.6%

65 Years and Over

20.2%

Male

49.9%

Female

50.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.3%

No Health Insurance

7.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

22.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

14.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$57,774

Mean Household Income

$70,726

Per Capita Income

$28,744

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

71.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

14.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$169,900

Median Rent

$867/mo

Total Housing Units

21,045

Owner-Occupied

75.9%

Renter-Occupied

24.1%

Vacancy Rate

22.5%

Married Couple Households

45.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

10.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.5%

Average Household Size

2.33

Broadband Internet Access

80.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 26107.