Population 9,516 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Montmorency County
Household size in Montmorency County
| Period | Montmorency County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.28 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.35 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.05 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.94 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.33 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Montmorency County are small: just 1.94 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 2.28, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Michigan's 83 counties, only two have smaller households.
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 Montmorency County
| Period | Montmorency County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.6 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 53.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 55.7 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 55.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Montmorency County skews older: half of its residents are older than 55.0, 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 51.6 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only two of Michigan's 83 counties are older.
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 Montmorency County
| Period | Montmorency County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.0% of households in Montmorency County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Montmorency 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 Montmorency County
Renters in Montmorency County
| Period | Montmorency County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.9% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.1% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Montmorency County is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About half of owners (50.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 1.2 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 Montmorency County
| Period | Montmorency County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.8% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 56.4% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 52.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.4% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.4 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 43.4% of the housing in Montmorency 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 9.4 points, a much bigger shift than 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 Montmorency County
| Period | Montmorency County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in Montmorency County run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980. That is in line with the rest of 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 Montmorency County
| Period | Montmorency County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $601 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $544 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $722 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $709 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$107 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in Montmorency County runs $709 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $107 a month since 2006–10, up 18%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 35.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are 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 Montmorency County
Bachelor's degrees in Montmorency County
| Period | Montmorency County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Montmorency County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 15.3%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.5 points, in line with the national trend. Few Michigan counties have a lower share of college graduates: only two 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 Montmorency County
| Period | Montmorency County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.0% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.1% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.9% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.7% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Montmorency County is close to the national rate: 90.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.7 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Montmorency County
| Period | Montmorency County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 20.1% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −11.2 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.4%, unemployment in Montmorency County is the same as the national rate. Unemployment has fallen 11.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Montmorency 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montmorency County | 1.94 | 55.0 | 7.0% | 12.1% | 43.4% | 1975 | $709 | 15.3% | 90.7% | 5.4% |
| Otsego County | 2.28 | 44.7 | 10.3% | 22.8% | 20.7% | 1983 | $1,083 | 26.4% | 94.1% | 4.1% |
| Alpena County | 2.21 | 47.9 | 9.9% | 20.0% | 15.7% | 1967 | $766 | 17.8% | 92.5% | 6.2% |
| Antrim County | 2.18 | 50.9 | 7.6% | 13.6% | 33.1% | 1979 | $958 | 33.0% | 94.4% | 3.9% |
| Leelanau County | 2.33 | 54.1 | 6.0% | 8.4% | 30.6% | 1987 | $1,249 | 51.9% | 97.1% | 3.4% |
| Door County | 2.04 | 53.5 | 5.0% | 21.8% | 32.0% | 1981 | $1,084 | 37.4% | 96.2% | 2.4% |
| Oconto County | 2.38 | 46.6 | 7.9% | 15.0% | 16.9% | 1981 | $858 | 19.5% | 93.5% | 2.0% |
| Menominee County | 3.01 | 37.4 | 30.2% | 24.5% | 32.5% | 1984 | $629 | 18.6% | 95.3% | 9.3% |
| Marathon County | 2.42 | 42.2 | 9.0% | 26.7% | 5.8% | 1978 | $1,010 | 28.5% | 93.3% | 2.8% |
| Chippewa County | 2.40 | 42.7 | 7.7% | 25.8% | 7.1% | 1976 | $994 | 23.9% | 93.8% | 3.0% |
| Dunn County | 2.47 | 38.6 | 7.6% | 33.0% | 9.6% | 1983 | $1,055 | 31.0% | 94.9% | 4.4% |
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 Montmorency 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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