Mecosta County's estimated 2026 population is 42,397 with a growth rate of 0.53% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mecosta County is the 39th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 42,851 and has seen a growth of -1.06% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White (90.94%)
Two or more races (4.5%)
Black or African American (2.29%)
Asian (0.85%)
Other race (0.74%)
Native American (0.66%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,668 | 90.94% |
| Two or more races | 1,815 | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 925 | 2.29% |
| Asian | 343 | 0.85% |
| Other race | 299 | 0.74% |
| Native American | 266 | 0.66% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
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 |
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