Population 13,209 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Presque Isle County
Household size in Presque Isle County
| Period | Presque Isle County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.16 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.14 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.16 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.98 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Presque Isle County is a place of small households, averaging 1.98 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.16 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Michigan counties have smaller households: only four of 83.
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 Presque Isle County
| Period | Presque Isle County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.4 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 52.0 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 53.5 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 53.9 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Presque Isle County skews older: half of its residents are older than 53.9, 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 50.4 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Few Michigan counties are older: only six of 83.
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 Presque Isle County
| Period | Presque Isle County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Presque Isle County: 7.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Presque Isle County has a lower share of single-parent households than most 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 Presque Isle County
Renters in Presque Isle County
| Period | Presque Isle County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Presque Isle County is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 11.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than half of owners (53.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Only three of Michigan's 83 counties have a lower share of renters.
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 Presque Isle County
| Period | Presque Isle County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.9% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.9% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 37.7% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.9% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 25.9% of the housing in Presque Isle 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 8.0 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 Presque Isle County
| Period | Presque Isle County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +3 | +6 |
Presque Isle County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, 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 1966 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Presque Isle County
| Period | Presque Isle County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $501 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $725 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $649 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $734 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$233 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in Presque Isle County pays $734 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $233 a month since 2006–10, up 46%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the north.
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 Presque Isle County
Bachelor's degrees in Presque Isle County
| Period | Presque Isle County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.4% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.7% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Presque Isle County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 20.7%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.5 points, 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 Presque Isle County
| Period | Presque Isle County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.2% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.3% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.3% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.1% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Presque Isle County have finished high school (92.1%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Michigan. The share with a diploma has risen 7.0 points since 2006–10, 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 Presque Isle County
| Period | Presque Isle County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Presque Isle County: 6.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 6.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
Presque Isle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presque Isle County | 1.98 | 53.9 | 7.7% | 11.3% | 25.9% | 1971 | $734 | 20.7% | 92.1% | 6.4% |
| Alpena County | 2.21 | 47.9 | 9.9% | 20.0% | 15.7% | 1967 | $766 | 17.8% | 92.5% | 6.2% |
| Montmorency County | 1.94 | 55.0 | 7.0% | 12.1% | 43.4% | 1975 | $709 | 15.3% | 90.7% | 5.4% |
| Cheboygan County | 2.35 | 50.0 | 7.5% | 14.4% | 30.8% | 1980 | $823 | 23.8% | 91.0% | 6.1% |
| Otsego County | 2.28 | 44.7 | 10.3% | 22.8% | 20.7% | 1983 | $1,083 | 26.4% | 94.1% | 4.1% |
| Emmet County | 2.28 | 45.8 | 6.8% | 23.0% | 24.9% | 1982 | $1,056 | 41.6% | 96.2% | 3.1% |
| Charlevoix County | 2.13 | 49.6 | 7.3% | 16.5% | 27.5% | 1982 | $1,039 | 34.4% | 94.9% | 3.2% |
| 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% |
| Delta County | 2.30 | 48.4 | 6.6% | 18.0% | 17.0% | 1967 | $780 | 20.7% | 93.2% | 4.1% |
| Door County | 2.04 | 53.5 | 5.0% | 21.8% | 32.0% | 1981 | $1,084 | 37.4% | 96.2% | 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 Presque Isle 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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