Charlevoix County, Michigan Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 52nd-largest in Michigan

The population of Charlevoix County, Michigan is 26,143 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 52nd-largest county in Michigan. The median household income is $76,495, the median home value is $242,800, and the median age is 50.0.

The population of Charlevoix County has grown 0.7% since 2010 (25,936 → 26,105), a +0.05% annualized rate.

Charlevoix County within Michigan · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

26,143

Population

+0.05%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$76,495

Median Income

$242,800

Median Home Value

Charlevoix County covers 416 sq mi of land at 62.8 people per square mile.

About Charlevoix County, MI

Age is the most distinctive thing about Charlevoix County: a median age of 50.0, older than the national median. Charlevoix County is a county in Michigan with a population of 26,143.

Households take in a median $76,495, comfortably near the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 5.1%, is on the lower side for US counties and below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $242,800, with typical rent around $929.

Educational attainment is on the higher side for US counties — 33.9% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%. About 10.9% of workers primarily work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.

The age structure shapes everything downstream in Charlevoix County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.

Charlevoix County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Charlevoix County had a population of 25,936 in 2010 and 26,105 in 2024, a 0.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 26,258 in 2013. Average annual growth rate: 0.05%.

Charlevoix County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

26,105

Population (2024)

25,936

Population (2010)

26,258

Peak (2013)

0.05%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	25,936	-	-	estimate
2011	26,106	+170	+0.66%	estimate
2012	26,193	+87	+0.33%	estimate
2013	26,258	+65	+0.25%	estimate
2014	26,222	-36	-0.14%	estimate
2015	26,219	-3	-0.01%	estimate
2016	26,214	-5	-0.02%	estimate
2017	26,218	+4	+0.02%	estimate
2018	26,247	+29	+0.11%	estimate
2019	26,202	-45	-0.17%	estimate
2020	26,035	-167	-0.64%	estimate
2021	26,192	+157	+0.60%	estimate
2022	26,117	-75	-0.29%	estimate
2023	26,089	-28	-0.11%	estimate
2024	26,105	+16	+0.06%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	93.7%
Black or African American	0.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.6%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

50.0

Median Age

49.9%

Female

50.1%

Male

26.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.2%

5–9

4.5%

10–14

5.5%

15–19

5.5%

20–24

4.8%

25–34

9.9%

35–44

10.6%

45–54

11.4%

55–59

7.1%

60–64

10.1%

65–74

15.8%

75–84

7.7%

85+

2.7%

Children (under 15): 14.2% · Seniors (65+): 26.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$76,495+$5,346 vs state
Mean household income	$102,533
Per-capita income	$47,337
Poverty rate	5.1%-3.7% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.2%
Employment-to-population	56.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

21.0%

Manufacturing

18.8%

Education & health care

11.8%

Finance & real estate

9.7%

Construction

8.8%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.2%

Information

4.5%

Retail trade

4.2%

The largest employment sector in Charlevoix County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.0% of workers.

How residents commute

0.5%

Drive alone

2.0%

Carpool

74.9%

Public transit

10.9%

Work from home

20.5 min

Avg commute

Housing

$242,800+$25,200 vs state

Median home value

$929

Median rent

82.7%

Homeownership rate

17,578

Total housing units

69.7%

Occupied

30.3%

Vacant

17.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.8%

With health insurance

94.7%

With broadband internet

17.1%

Foreign-born

8.5%

Veterans (18+)

14.7%

With a disability

97.1%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

95.3%

High School+

33.9%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Charlevoix County, Michigan has a population of 26,143 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 52nd-largest county in Michigan. Population density is 63 people per square mile.

The population of Charlevoix County has grown 0.7% since 2010 (25,936 → 26,105), a +0.05% annualized rate.

The median household income in Charlevoix County, Michigan is $76,495, with mean (average) household income of $102,533 and per-capita income of $47,337. 5.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Charlevoix County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (93.7%), Hispanic or Latino (2.6%), Black or African American (0.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Charlevoix County, Michigan is 50.0 years. Residents are 49.9% female and 50.1% male.

The median home value in Charlevoix County is $242,800 and median monthly rent is $929. 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 17,578 total housing units, 30.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Charlevoix County, Michigan is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

Detroit is among the largest cities associated with Charlevoix County, Michigan, with a population of 636,644.