Population 25,347 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of Iosco County: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in Iosco County
Household size in Iosco County
| Period | Iosco County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.33 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.22 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.14 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.19 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Iosco County are small: just 2.19 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 2.33, 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 Iosco County
| Period | Iosco County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.8 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 51.9 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 52.1 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.9 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 51.9, Iosco 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 49.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Iosco County is older than the great majority of Michigan counties.
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 Iosco County
| Period | Iosco County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in Iosco County (8.7%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is little changed from 2006–10, while the national share fell.
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 Iosco County
Renters in Iosco County
| Period | Iosco County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.1% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.9% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Iosco County is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 54.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Iosco County
| Period | Iosco County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.4% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 37.8% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 36.3% of the housing in Iosco County, 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 has fallen 4.1 points since 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 Iosco County
| Period | Iosco County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +3 | +6 |
Iosco County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1972, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The picture is much the same across Michigan.
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 Iosco County
| Period | Iosco County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $577 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $620 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $661 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $791 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$214 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in Iosco County runs $791 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $214 a month since 2006–10, up 37%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.3% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the east.
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 Iosco County
Bachelor's degrees in Iosco County
| Period | Iosco County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Iosco County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 19.5%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 5.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Iosco County
| Period | Iosco County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.4% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.1% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.5% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Iosco County is close to the national rate: 90.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 6.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Iosco County
| Period | Iosco County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.8 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Iosco County than nationally: unemployment was 6.7%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 7.8 points from 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).
Iosco 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iosco County | 2.19 | 51.9 | 8.7% | 17.9% | 36.3% | 1972 | $791 | 19.5% | 90.5% | 6.7% |
| Ogemaw County | 2.22 | 49.8 | 9.8% | 16.3% | 33.5% | 1976 | $819 | 17.2% | 90.8% | 6.7% |
| Roscommon County | 2.07 | 55.0 | 7.0% | 14.6% | 43.5% | 1977 | $811 | 20.0% | 91.7% | 4.8% |
| Missaukee County | 2.57 | 43.5 | 6.5% | 15.1% | 27.7% | 1981 | $930 | 18.4% | 90.8% | 6.6% |
| Wexford County | 2.47 | 42.9 | 11.1% | 19.1% | 15.1% | 1979 | $1,054 | 21.0% | 89.9% | 5.7% |
| Manistee County | 2.28 | 49.9 | 7.2% | 14.2% | 30.4% | 1971 | $894 | 23.8% | 91.9% | 6.3% |
| Brown County | 2.45 | 38.9 | 10.3% | 34.0% | 5.1% | 1982 | $1,091 | 33.6% | 93.6% | 2.6% |
| Outagamie County | 2.47 | 39.9 | 8.5% | 28.5% | 4.2% | 1979 | $1,098 | 33.3% | 94.9% | 2.7% |
| Waupaca County | 2.24 | 45.2 | 9.6% | 24.7% | 11.8% | 1975 | $956 | 20.4% | 92.1% | 2.8% |
| Portage County | 2.30 | 40.2 | 8.2% | 30.3% | 6.5% | 1979 | $969 | 33.6% | 94.3% | 3.1% |
| Wood County | 2.31 | 43.8 | 10.0% | 27.4% | 8.0% | 1971 | $884 | 21.2% | 94.6% | 3.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Harrison County, KY · Saluda County, SC · Russell County, KY · Rush County, IN · Routt County, CO · Roseau County, MN · Roosevelt County, NM · Rockcastle County, KY · Robertson County, TX · Hot Spring County, AR
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 Iosco 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.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.