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Petoskey

County:
Emmet County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.147
State:
Michigan

Petoskey is a city located in Emmet County, Michigan. Petoskey has a 2026 population of 5,782. It is also the county seat of Emmet County. Petoskey is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually and its population has decreased by -1.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,865 in 2020.

The median household income in Petoskey is $74,196 with a poverty rate of 8.97%. The median age in Petoskey is 41 years: 35.8 years for males, and 45 years for females. For every 100 females there are 86.9 males.

5.8K
Total Population
1,123
Density (mi²)
-14 -0.24%
Growth

Petoskey Population

Petoskey Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,782-14-0.24%
20255,796-14-0.24%
20245,810-21-0.36%
20235,831-35-0.6%
20225,866-24-0.41%
20215,890250.43%
20205,865-1-0.02%
20195,733210.37%
20185,71240.07%
20175,708280.49%
20165,680-10-0.18%
20155,690-13-0.23%
20145,70300%
20135,703230.4%
20125,68070.12%
20115,673170.3%
20105,656-8-0.14%
20006,080240.4%
19906,056-41-0.67%
19806,097-245-3.86%
19706,3422043.32%
19606,138-330-5.1%
19506,4684497.46%
19406,0192794.86%
19305,74067613.35%
19205,0642865.99%
19104,778-507-9.59%
19005,2852,41384.02%
18902,872-2,869-49.97%

Median Age

Overall: 41 years
Female: 45 years
Male: 35.8 years

Petoskey Adults

There are 4,773 adults, (1,361 of whom are seniors) in Petoskey.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,133 (53.5%)
Male: 2,723 (46.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Petoskey includes 87.4% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,11887.4%
Two or more races4637.91%
Asian891.52%
Other race841.43%
Black or African American711.21%
Native American310.53%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race841.43%
Two or more races330.56%
White240.41%
Black or African American220.38%
Native American40.07%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,09486.99%
Two or more races4307.34%
Asian891.52%
Black or African American490.84%
Native American270.46%

Petoskey Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Petoskey 's average per capita income is $50,317. Household income levels show a median of $74,196. The poverty rate stands at 8.97%.

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$129,423-
Families$113,810$170,331
Households$74,196$122,884
Non Families$52,640$62,945

$50,317

Average Income

$74,196

Median Household Income

8.97%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)