Ionia County, MI Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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D
Population
| Metric | Ionia County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 65,187 | 9,970,748 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 112.4 | 103.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.57% | 0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.7 | 40.1 | 37.1 |
| Households | 22,994 | 4,038,037 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Ionia County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Ionia County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,078 | $71,353 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.58% | 4.94% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Ionia County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $86,447 | $134,610 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $840 | $1,084 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.2% | 72.9% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 06:30 AM – 06:59 AM .
| Metric | Ionia County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 24.0 | 21.4 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 8.3% | 12.0% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Ionia County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Ionia County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.4% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.75 | 2.43 | 2.54 |
Health
Ionia County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Ionia County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.5 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.3% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 23.0% | 20.9% | 19.0% |