Menominee County, Michigan Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Menominee County, MI Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around averageHealthier than 73% of counties in Michigan
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below averageLess educated than 73% of counties in Michigan
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Menominee County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,247 | 10,068,405 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 17.4 | 104.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.17% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 48.4 | 40.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 10,361 | 4,073,089 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Menominee County declined by 4.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 23,247 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Menominee County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 24.9% of residents. That is 6.5 points above Michigan as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 3,967 17.1% -4.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 3,856 16.6% -4.1 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,318 22.9% +2.4 pts
- Boomers 61–79 5,778 24.9% +6.5 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Michigan, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 48.9% of the people living in Menominee County and men 51.1%.
- Women 48.9% Michigan 50.5%
- Men 51.1% Michigan 49.5%
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Economy
Menominee County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Menominee County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,919 | $72,977 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.07% | 4.60% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Menominee County is about 22% lower than in Michigan.
Housing
| Metric | Menominee County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $140,164 | $138,713 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $691 | $1,129 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 80.7% | 73.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Menominee County is about 16.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $691 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Menominee County spend about 33 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 136 hours, about 5.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Menominee County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.3 | 21.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 32.5 | 42.6 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 136 | 178 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,203 | $5,509 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 7.9% | 13.5% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,569 | 8,204 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 544 | 1,585 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Michigan:
Luce County (11.4 min), Dickinson County (12.2 min), Schoolcraft County (12.5 min).
Slowest:
Lapeer County (31.3 min), Lake County (31.1 min), Livingston County (28.6 min).
The average commute time in Menominee County is 16 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
Menominee County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Menominee County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.4% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.21 | 2.42 | 2.53 |
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
Menominee County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Menominee County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.2 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.7% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.7% | 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).
Menominee County, MI Compared With Nearby Counties
Menominee County, MI is the smallest of the 6 counties compared here, 23,247 residents against a local median of 36,813. Where Menominee County, MI breaks from the counties next to it is commute, sitting 20% above the local median of 13.6 min at 16.3 min. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 14.2 min on commute, so Menominee County, MI sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Menominee County, MI has the 5th lowest commute of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menominee County, MI | 23,247 | $56,919 #6/6 | $140,164 #3/6 | 16.3 min #5/6 |
| Marinette County, WI | 42,046 | $64,295 | $130,681 | 15.9 min |
| Dickinson County, MI | 25,954 | $65,732 | $377,272 | 12.2 min |
| Door County, WI | 30,445 | $74,724 | $119,565 | 13.6 min |
| Delta County, MI | 36,813 | $58,589 | $52,647 | 13.3 min |
| Oconto County, WI | 39,589 | $75,060 | $252,419 | 26.4 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Menominee County, Michigan.
What is the population of Menominee County, Michigan?
About 23,247 people live in Menominee County, Michigan, in 10,361 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 48.4, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 11 years.
Is Menominee County, Michigan urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Menominee County, Michigan has 17 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 20% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Menominee County, Michigan?
The median home costs 2.5 times the median household income ($140,164 against $56,919), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $691 a month takes about 15% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Menominee County, Michigan?
Unemployment in Menominee County, Michigan is only 4.2%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Menominee County, Michigan have a college degree?
15.4% of adults in Menominee County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 7), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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