Population 34,077 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wexford County
Household size in Wexford County
| Period | Wexford County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.57 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Wexford County run small, averaging 2.47 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.58, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the south.
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 Wexford County
| Period | Wexford County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.2 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.6 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.1 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.9 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Wexford County skews older than the country: its median age is 42.9, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 40.2 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 Wexford County
| Period | Wexford County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in Wexford County (11.1%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.9 points, even as the national share fell. Wexford County has a higher 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 Wexford County
Renters in Wexford County
| Period | Wexford County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.1% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.1% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.2% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.1% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Wexford County is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than four in ten owners (43.6%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 2.0 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 Wexford County
| Period | Wexford County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.8% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.5% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.1% of the housing in Wexford 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 6.9 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 Wexford County
| Period | Wexford County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in Wexford County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, 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 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the southeast.
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 Wexford County
| Period | Wexford County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $677 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $741 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $755 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,054 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$377 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Wexford County costs $1,054 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $377 a month from 2006–10, a 56% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the center.
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 Wexford County
Bachelor's degrees in Wexford County
| Period | Wexford County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.0% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Wexford County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 21.0%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 4.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northeast.
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 Wexford County
| Period | Wexford County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.3% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.8% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.2% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Wexford County is close to the national rate: 89.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Michigan as a whole (91.8%). The share with a diploma is up 2.6 points from 2006–10, 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 Wexford County
| Period | Wexford County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Wexford County is close to the national rate: 5.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.5 points, 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).
Wexford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wexford County | 2.47 | 42.9 | 11.1% | 19.1% | 15.1% | 1979 | $1,054 | 21.0% | 89.9% | 5.7% |
| Missaukee County | 2.57 | 43.5 | 6.5% | 15.1% | 27.7% | 1981 | $930 | 18.4% | 90.8% | 6.6% |
| Manistee County | 2.28 | 49.9 | 7.2% | 14.2% | 30.4% | 1971 | $894 | 23.8% | 91.9% | 6.3% |
| Roscommon County | 2.07 | 55.0 | 7.0% | 14.6% | 43.5% | 1977 | $811 | 20.0% | 91.7% | 4.8% |
| Ogemaw County | 2.22 | 49.8 | 9.8% | 16.3% | 33.5% | 1976 | $819 | 17.2% | 90.8% | 6.7% |
| Iosco County | 2.19 | 51.9 | 8.7% | 17.9% | 36.3% | 1972 | $791 | 19.5% | 90.5% | 6.7% |
| 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.
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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 Wexford 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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