Population 34,125 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Emmet County
Household size in Emmet County
| Period | Emmet County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.35 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.28 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.28 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Emmet County is a place of small households, averaging 2.28 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.35, as it has nationally. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the southwest.
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 Emmet County
| Period | Emmet County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.3 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.3 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.7 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.8 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Emmet County skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 42.3 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Emmet County
| Period | Emmet County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.8% of households in Emmet County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Emmet County has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Michigan counties.
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 Emmet County
Renters in Emmet County
| Period | Emmet County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.6% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.3% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.2% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.0% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Emmet County is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 45.1% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 0.6 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 Emmet County
| Period | Emmet County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.1% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 28.8% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.9% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Emmet County: 24.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 4.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Emmet County
| Period | Emmet County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in Emmet County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Michigan overall, where the median home dates to 1972. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of Michigan's 83 counties, only six have newer homes.
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 Emmet County
| Period | Emmet County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $733 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $798 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $835 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,056 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$323 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in Emmet County runs $1,056 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $323 a month from 2006–10, a 44% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the northeast.
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 Emmet County
Bachelor's degrees in Emmet County
| Period | Emmet County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.1% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.2% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.6% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.5 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over four in ten adults 25 and older in Emmet County (41.6%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 12.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Few Michigan counties have a higher share of college graduates: only four of 83.
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 Emmet County
| Period | Emmet County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.2% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.2% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Emmet 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 3.5 points, in line with the national trend. Few Michigan counties have a higher share of high school graduates: only two of 83.
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 Emmet County
| Period | Emmet County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Emmet County has been low: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only two of Michigan's 83 counties have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 6.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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).
Emmet 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmet County | 2.28 | 45.8 | 6.8% | 23.0% | 24.9% | 1982 | $1,056 | 41.6% | 96.2% | 3.1% |
| Cheboygan County | 2.35 | 50.0 | 7.5% | 14.4% | 30.8% | 1980 | $823 | 23.8% | 91.0% | 6.1% |
| Presque Isle County | 1.98 | 53.9 | 7.7% | 11.3% | 25.9% | 1971 | $734 | 20.7% | 92.1% | 6.4% |
| 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% |
| Rusk County | 2.26 | 47.8 | 8.8% | 22.1% | 22.4% | 1978 | $904 | 16.8% | 92.6% | 5.1% |
| Barron County | 2.36 | 45.8 | 8.8% | 22.6% | 14.4% | 1975 | $928 | 23.5% | 91.6% | 2.8% |
| Polk County | 2.32 | 46.4 | 8.5% | 19.0% | 17.0% | 1982 | $997 | 24.3% | 94.0% | 3.4% |
| Chisago County | 2.66 | 41.7 | 8.8% | 14.1% | 7.3% | 1990 | $1,252 | 24.8% | 96.0% | 4.3% |
| Isanti County | 2.62 | 40.8 | 10.4% | 16.3% | 6.3% | 1988 | $1,339 | 20.6% | 93.2% | 3.7% |
| Sherburne County | 2.85 | 37.8 | 10.5% | 16.8% | 6.3% | 1995 | $1,370 | 30.5% | 94.7% | 3.0% |
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 Emmet 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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