Presque Isle County, Michigan Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Presque Isle 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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C
Health Below averageLess healthy than 79% of counties in Michigan
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Presque Isle County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,209 | 10,068,405 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5.1 | 104.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.25% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 56.3 | 40.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 6,655 | 4,073,089 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Presque Isle County declined by 3.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 13,209 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Presque Isle County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 31.3% of residents. That is 12.9 points above Michigan as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 1,817 13.8% -7.4 pts
- Millennials 29–44 1,902 14.4% -6.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 3,003 22.7% +2.2 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,129 31.3% +12.9 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 50.1% of the people living in Presque Isle County and men 49.9%.
- Women 50.1% Michigan 50.5%
- Men 49.9% Michigan 49.5%
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Economy
Presque Isle County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Presque Isle County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,470 | $72,977 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.46% | 4.60% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.5% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Presque Isle County is about 19% lower than in Michigan.
Housing
| Metric | Presque Isle County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $210,999 | $138,713 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $683 | $1,129 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 88.7% | 73.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Presque Isle County is about 25.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $683 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Presque Isle County spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 175 hours, about 7.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Presque Isle County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.0 | 21.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.0 | 42.6 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 175 | 178 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,427 | $5,509 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 10.4% | 13.5% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,300 | 8,204 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 703 | 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 Presque Isle County is about the same as 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
Presque Isle County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Presque Isle County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.2% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 1.96 | 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
Presque Isle County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Presque Isle County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.8 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.3% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.7% | 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).
Presque Isle County, MI Compared With Nearby Counties
How Presque Isle County, MI compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presque Isle County, MI | 13,209 | $59,470 #2/3 | $210,999 #1/3 | 21.0 min #2/3 |
| Alpena County, MI | 28,880 | $54,138 | $125,833 | 13.5 min |
| Cheboygan County, MI | 25,865 | $63,766 | $144,791 | 21.3 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Presque Isle County, Michigan.
How big is Presque Isle County, Michigan by population?
About 13,209 people live in Presque Isle County, Michigan, in 6,655 households of 2.0 people on average. The median age is 56.3, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 19 years.
How densely populated is Presque Isle County, Michigan?
Averaged over its land area, Presque Isle County, Michigan has 5 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 6% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Presque Isle County, Michigan?
The median home costs 3.5 times the median household income ($210,999 against $59,470), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $683 a month takes about 14% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
What share of adults in Presque Isle County, Michigan have a college degree?
19.2% of adults in Presque Isle County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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