Ionia County, MI Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| 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 in Ionia County grew by 4.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 66,706 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
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% |
The median household income in Ionia County is about 2% higher than in Michigan.
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% |
The median home price in Ionia County is about 8.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $840 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Ionia County spend about 48 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 200 hours, about 8.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Ionia County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 24.0 | 21.4 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 48.0 | 42.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 200 | 179 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,197 | $5,537 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.3% | 12.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 11,198 | 8,204 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,235 | 1,585 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Michigan:
Luce County (10.8 min), Dickinson County (12.6 min), Baraga County (13.1 min).
Slowest:
Lapeer County (31.2 min), Livingston County (30.1 min), Barry County (27.7 min).
The average commute time in Ionia County is 24 minutes, longer than the 21 minutes in Michigan.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
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 |
Highest education index among counties in
Michigan:
Washtenaw County (0.4), Oakland County (0.4), Leelanau County (0.4).
Lowest:
Lake County (0.2), Oscoda County (0.2), Kalkaska County (0.2).
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% |
Highest health index among counties in
Michigan:
Washtenaw County (0.8), Ottawa County (0.8), Livingston County (0.8).
Lowest:
Clare County (0.8), Oscoda County (0.8), Lake County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ionia County, Michigan.
What is the population of Ionia County, Michigan?
The population of Ionia County, Michigan is 65,187, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Ionia County, Michigan?
The population density of Ionia County, Michigan is 112.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Ionia County, Michigan?
The median household income in Ionia County, Michigan is $73,078, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Ionia County, Michigan?
The median home price in Ionia County, Michigan is $86,447, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Ionia County, Michigan?
The unemployment rate in Ionia County, Michigan is 4.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.