Manistee County's 2026 population is estimated at 25,587, reflecting a 0.13% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Manistee County is the 57th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 24,587 and has grown 4.07% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 50.3 years
Female: 51.6 years
Male: 49 years
There are 21,132 adults, (7,095 of whom are seniors) in Manistee County.
Female: 12,327 (48.6%)
Male: 13,023 (51.4%)
The racial composition of Manistee County includes 88.53% White, 3.39% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,442 | 88.53% |
| Two or more races | 1,515 | 5.98% |
| Black or African American | 859 | 3.39% |
| Native American | 324 | 1.28% |
| Asian | 104 | 0.41% |
| Other race | 92 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.06% |
Manistee County 's average per capita income is $40,011. Household income levels show a median of $63,516. The poverty rate stands at 12.65%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,159 | - |
| Families | $81,049 | $101,735 |
| Households | $63,516 | $84,176 |
| Non Families | $36,328 | $51,414 |
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