Cheboygan County, Michigan Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 54th-largest in Michigan
The population of Cheboygan County, Michigan is 25,778 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 54th-largest county in Michigan. The median household income is $61,619, the median home value is $175,200, and the median age is 51.9.
The population of Cheboygan County has declined 0.4% since 2010 (26,059 → 25,964), a -0.03% annualized rate.
25,778
Population
-0.03%
Annual growth
36
People / sq mi
$61,619
Median Income
$175,200
Median Home Value
Cheboygan County covers 715 sq mi of land at 36.0 people per square mile.
About Cheboygan County, MI
Cheboygan County is a county in Michigan with a population of 25,778. It ranks #54 among counties in Michigan by population. The median age is 51.9, older than the national median. The population is 50.4% male and 49.6% female.
The median household income in Cheboygan County is $61,619, below the US median of $74,580. 8.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $175,200, with monthly rent averaging $822. The homeownership rate of 85.0% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Cheboygan County reflects 22.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 24.5 minutes each way.
Cheboygan County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Cheboygan County had a population of 26,059 in 2010 and 25,964 in 2024, a -0.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 26,078 in 2023. Average annual growth rate: -0.02%.
25,964
Population (2024)
26,059
Population (2010)
26,078
Peak (2023)
-0.02%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 26,059 |
| 2011 | 25,884 |
| 2012 | 25,745 |
| 2013 | 25,573 |
| 2014 | 25,635 |
| 2015 | 25,399 |
| 2016 | 25,452 |
| 2017 | 25,448 |
| 2018 | 25,574 |
| 2019 | 25,331 |
| 2020 | 25,585 |
| 2021 | 25,746 |
| 2022 | 25,946 |
| 2023 | 26,078 |
| 2024 | 25,964 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
51.9
Median Age
49.6%
Female
50.4%
Male
28.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 12.7% · Seniors (65+): 28.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $61,619$-9,530 vs state |
| Mean household income | $79,606 |
| Per-capita income | $34,750 |
| Poverty rate | 8.9%+0.1% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% |
| Employment-to-population | 47.6% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Cheboygan County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.5%
Drive alone
0.8%
Carpool
76.6%
Public transit
9.8%
Work from home
24.5 min
Avg commute
Housing
$175,200$-42,400 vs state
Median home value
$822
Median rent
85.0%
Homeownership rate
17,742
Total housing units
60.6%
Occupied
39.4%
Vacant
15.0%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.8%
With health insurance
91.4%
With broadband internet
13.6%
Foreign-born
9.2%
Veterans (18+)
19.3%
With a disability
97.0%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
89.7%
High School+
22.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cheboygan County, Michigan has a population of 25,778 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 54th-largest county in Michigan. Population density is 36 people per square mile.
The population of Cheboygan County has declined 0.4% since 2010 (26,059 → 25,964), a -0.03% annualized rate.
The median household income in Cheboygan County, Michigan is $61,619, with mean (average) household income of $79,606 and per-capita income of $34,750. 8.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Cheboygan County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (90.3%), Hispanic or Latino (5.1%), Black or African American (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Cheboygan County, Michigan is 51.9 years. Residents are 49.6% female and 50.4% male.
The median home value in Cheboygan County is $175,200 and median monthly rent is $822. 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 17,742 total housing units, 39.4% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Cheboygan County, Michigan is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.
Detroit is among the largest cities associated with Cheboygan County, Michigan, with a population of 636,644.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.