Population 25,954 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Dickinson County
Household size in Dickinson County
| Period | Dickinson County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.29 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.24 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.16 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Dickinson County are small: just 2.16 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.30, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Dickinson County
| Period | Dickinson County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.5 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.3 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.7 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.7, Dickinson County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 44.5 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Dickinson County
| Period | Dickinson County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.9% of households in Dickinson County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Compared with other Michigan counties, Dickinson County has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Dickinson County
Renters in Dickinson County
| Period | Dickinson County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.9% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.6% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 17.6% of households in Dickinson County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About half of owners (50.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the north. The renter share has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Dickinson County
| Period | Dickinson County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.9% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in Dickinson County than nationally: 11.9%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 3.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Dickinson County
| Period | Dickinson County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +3 | +6 |
Dickinson County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1960 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Dickinson County
| Period | Dickinson County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $555 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $638 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $666 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $884 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$329 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in Dickinson County pays $884 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $329 a month from 2006–10, a 59% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.0% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Dickinson County
Bachelor's degrees in Dickinson County
| Period | Dickinson County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.7% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.7% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Dickinson County than nationally: 25.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.9 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Dickinson County
| Period | Dickinson County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.0% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.1% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.9% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.2% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Dickinson County: 96.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.3 points, in line with the national trend. Of Michigan's 83 counties, only three have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Dickinson County
| Period | Dickinson County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Dickinson County than nationally: unemployment was 3.6%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Dickinson County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson County | 2.16 | 46.7 | 7.9% | 17.6% | 11.9% | 1966 | $884 | 25.7% | 96.2% | 3.6% |
| Florence County | 2.10 | 55.4 | 8.2% | 9.1% | 46.7% | 1977 | $780 | 25.8% | 92.8% | 4.4% |
| Iron County | 2.07 | 52.5 | 9.2% | 15.5% | 35.5% | 1963 | $789 | 22.7% | 94.6% | 5.5% |
| Menominee County | 2.25 | 49.0 | 10.2% | 19.3% | 20.8% | 1967 | $748 | 18.4% | 92.6% | 4.3% |
| Forest County | 2.31 | 48.5 | 10.8% | 18.0% | 47.3% | 1979 | $592 | 16.2% | 90.5% | 2.8% |
| Delta County | 2.30 | 48.4 | 6.6% | 18.0% | 17.0% | 1967 | $780 | 20.7% | 93.2% | 4.1% |
| Oneida County | 2.18 | 51.4 | 6.0% | 17.7% | 37.0% | 1979 | $868 | 28.5% | 95.8% | 2.0% |
| Vilas County | 2.14 | 53.4 | 6.4% | 16.0% | 52.5% | 1981 | $862 | 31.0% | 96.7% | 4.0% |
| Alger County | 2.20 | 49.8 | 5.7% | 13.7% | 41.9% | 1973 | $625 | 20.9% | 93.8% | 5.9% |
| Schoolcraft County | 2.09 | 51.8 | 10.0% | 13.4% | 30.8% | 1970 | $802 | 20.9% | 91.3% | 6.3% |
| Iron County | 1.97 | 54.1 | 7.9% | 11.5% | 38.7% | 1968 | $673 | 25.9% | 95.1% | 2.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Dickinson County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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