Population 52,980 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Tuscola County
Household size in Tuscola County
| Period | Tuscola County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Tuscola County run small, averaging 2.46 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has edged down from 2.54 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
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 Tuscola County
| Period | Tuscola County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.7 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.9 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.7 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.0 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.7, Tuscola 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 40.7 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 Tuscola County
| Period | Tuscola County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Tuscola County: 8.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Tuscola County
Renters in Tuscola County
| Period | Tuscola County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.6% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Tuscola County is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 13.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 50.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.2 points, 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 Tuscola County
| Period | Tuscola County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Tuscola County is close to the national rate: 10.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.6 points, a smaller 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 Tuscola County
| Period | Tuscola County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in Tuscola County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1968, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. That is in line with the rest of Michigan. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the north 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 Tuscola County
| Period | Tuscola County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $625 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $691 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $742 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $920 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$295 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in Tuscola County pays $920 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $295 a month from 2006–10, a 47% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the southeast.
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 Tuscola County
Bachelor's degrees in Tuscola County
| Period | Tuscola County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Tuscola County: 16.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Tuscola County has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Michigan counties.
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 Tuscola County
| Period | Tuscola County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.9% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.1% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.2% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.7% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Tuscola County have finished high school (92.7%), above the national rate of 89.3%. Michigan as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.8 points, mirroring the country.
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 Tuscola County
| Period | Tuscola County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.1 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Tuscola County is close to the national rate: 6.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 7.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
Tuscola 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscola County | 2.46 | 45.7 | 8.3% | 13.6% | 10.6% | 1968 | $920 | 16.6% | 92.7% | 6.0% |
| Saginaw County | 2.40 | 42.2 | 12.9% | 25.9% | 10.1% | 1969 | $1,004 | 24.3% | 91.7% | 6.7% |
| Sanilac County | 2.32 | 44.9 | 9.7% | 17.4% | 14.1% | 1971 | $803 | 16.2% | 90.1% | 5.9% |
| Gratiot County | 2.45 | 40.2 | 11.6% | 21.1% | 8.4% | 1966 | $891 | 20.3% | 92.6% | 4.1% |
| Newaygo County | 2.58 | 42.8 | 10.1% | 13.5% | 18.4% | 1978 | $929 | 17.7% | 89.3% | 4.4% |
| Ozaukee County | 2.43 | 44.5 | 7.1% | 27.1% | 5.2% | 1978 | $1,567 | 51.4% | 97.8% | 2.7% |
| Washington County | 2.44 | 44.6 | 7.8% | 21.9% | 4.7% | 1984 | $1,278 | 35.4% | 95.8% | 2.6% |
| Dodge County | 2.39 | 43.6 | 8.4% | 28.7% | 7.5% | 1969 | $1,009 | 20.3% | 92.8% | 3.4% |
| Columbia County | 2.36 | 43.6 | 9.5% | 23.3% | 9.8% | 1975 | $1,019 | 25.9% | 94.0% | 3.0% |
| Sauk County | 2.38 | 42.4 | 8.3% | 27.6% | 10.2% | 1979 | $1,013 | 27.2% | 92.6% | 2.2% |
| Richland County | 2.34 | 46.5 | 7.4% | 26.1% | 14.9% | 1969 | $911 | 21.1% | 92.7% | 3.4% |
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 Tuscola 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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