Mecosta County, Michigan
Total Population: 40,321
County Seat: Big Rapids
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
91.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
22.7%
Enrolled in College (18+)
14.9%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.