Wexford County, Michigan Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Wexford 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 average
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D
Income Well below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Wexford County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,076 | 10,068,405 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 59.2 | 104.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.47% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 43.4 | 40.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 13,696 | 4,073,089 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Wexford County grew by 7.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 34,076 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Wexford County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 20.5% of residents. That is about the same share as Michigan.
- Gen Z 13–28 6,373 18.7% -2.5 pts
- Millennials 29–44 6,568 19.3% -1.4 pts
- Gen X 45–60 6,986 20.5% on par
- Boomers 61–79 6,916 20.3% +2.0 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 49.9% of the people living in Wexford County and men 50.1%.
- Women 49.9% Michigan 50.5%
- Men 50.1% Michigan 49.5%
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Economy
Wexford County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Wexford County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,341 | $72,977 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.38% | 4.60% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Wexford County is about 16% lower than in Michigan.
Housing
| Metric | Wexford County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $177,633 | $138,713 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $896 | $1,129 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 80.9% | 73.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Wexford County is about 16.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $896 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Wexford County spend about 36 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 148 hours, about 6.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Wexford County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.8 | 21.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 35.6 | 42.6 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 148 | 178 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,596 | $5,509 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 7.1% | 13.5% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,090 | 8,204 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 829 | 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 Wexford County is 18 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
Wexford County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Wexford County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.4% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | 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
Wexford County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Wexford County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.1 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.3% | 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).
Wexford County, MI Compared With Nearby Counties
How Wexford County, MI compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wexford County, MI | 34,076 | $61,341 #2/3 | $177,633 #1/3 | 17.8 min #1/3 |
| Grand Traverse County, MI | 96,166 | $82,482 | $124,999 | 18.0 min |
| Osceola County, MI | 23,226 | $58,333 | $76,471 | 22.1 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wexford County, Michigan.
How big is Wexford County, Michigan by population?
About 34,076 people live in Wexford County, Michigan, in 13,696 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 43.4, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 6 years.
How densely populated is Wexford County, Michigan?
Averaged over its land area, Wexford County, Michigan has 59 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is close to the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Wexford County, Michigan?
The median home costs 2.9 times the median household income ($177,633 against $61,341), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $896 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How common is a college degree in Wexford County, Michigan?
18.4% of adults in Wexford 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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