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Mecosta County

State:
Michigan
County Seat:
Big Rapids

Mecosta County's estimated 2025 population is 41,733 with a growth rate of 0.77% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mecosta County is the 40th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 42,851 and has seen a growth of -2.61% since that time.

41,733
Total Population
75
Population Density (mi²)
40
Population Rank (State)
317 0.77%
Annual Population Growth

Mecosta County Population

Mecosta County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Mecosta County includes 90.94% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White36,66890.94%
Two or more races1,8154.5%
Black or African American9252.29%
Asian3430.85%
Other race2990.74%
Native American2660.66%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander50.01%

Mecosta County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Mecosta County's average per capita income is $39,564. Household income levels show a median of $57,774. The poverty rate stands at 19.17%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$87,163$97,470
Families$71,781$85,233
Households$57,774$70,726
Non Families$33,787$43,906

$39,564

Average Income

$57,774

Median Household Income

19.17%

Poverty Rate