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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

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

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

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