Manistee 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 | Manistee County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,243 | 9,970,748 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 19.7 | 103.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.45% | 0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 50.3 | 40.1 | 37.1 |
| Households | 10,324 | 4,038,037 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Manistee County grew by 2.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 25,247 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Manistee County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Manistee County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,304 | $71,353 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.34% | 4.94% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Manistee County is about 14% lower than in Michigan.
Housing
| Metric | Manistee County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $237,025 | $134,610 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $820 | $1,084 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 85.9% | 72.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Manistee County is about 24.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $820 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Manistee County spend about 34 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 141 hours, about 5.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Manistee County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.9 | 21.4 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 33.7 | 42.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 141 | 179 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,357 | $5,537 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 10.3% | 12.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,240 | 8,204 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 632 | 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 Manistee County is 17 minutes, shorter 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
Manistee County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Manistee County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.0% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | 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
Manistee County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Manistee County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.8 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.2% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.1% | 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 Manistee County, Michigan.
What is the population of Manistee County, Michigan?
The population of Manistee County, Michigan is 25,243, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Manistee County, Michigan?
The population density of Manistee County, Michigan is 19.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Manistee County, Michigan?
The median household income in Manistee County, Michigan is $61,304, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Manistee County, Michigan?
The median home price in Manistee County, Michigan is $237,025, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Manistee County, Michigan?
The unemployment rate in Manistee County, Michigan is 6.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.