Arenac County's 2026 population is estimated at 14,957, reflecting a -0.43% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Arenac County is the 68th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 15,852 and has grown -5.65% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 50.2 years
Female: 50.4 years
Male: 50 years
There are 12,295 adults, (4,104 of whom are seniors) in Arenac County.
Female: 7,369 (48.9%)
Male: 7,708 (51.1%)
The racial composition of Arenac County includes 93.43% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,086 | 93.43% |
| Two or more races | 750 | 4.97% |
| Black or African American | 109 | 0.72% |
| Native American | 57 | 0.38% |
| Other race | 46 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.19% |
Arenac County 's average per capita income is $41,256. Household income levels show a median of $58,811. The poverty rate stands at 11.74%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $77,474 | - |
| Families | $72,840 | $85,163 |
| Households | $58,811 | $72,218 |
| Non Families | $35,901 | $46,690 |
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