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Population Review

Huron County, Michigan Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 47th-largest in Michigan

The population of Huron County, Michigan is 31,258 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 47th-largest county in Michigan. The median household income is $56,963, the median home value is $141,300, and the median age is 49.4.

The population of Huron County has declined 7.0% since 2010 (33,084 → 30,780), a -0.51% annualized rate.

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

31,258

Population

-0.51%

Annual growth

37

People / sq mi

$56,963

Median Income

$141,300

Median Home Value

Huron County covers 836 sq mi of land at 37.4 people per square mile.

About Huron County, MI

Huron County is a county in Michigan with a population of 31,258. It ranks #47 among counties in Michigan by population. The median age is 49.4, older than the national median. The population is 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

The median household income in Huron County is $56,963, below the US median of $74,580. 7.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $141,300, with monthly rent averaging $743. The homeownership rate of 82.1% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Huron County reflects 17.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 21.0 minutes each way.

Huron County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Huron County had a population of 33,084 in 2010 and 30,780 in 2024, a -7.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 33,084 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.51%.

2010 · 33K20102024

30,780

Population (2024)

33,084

Population (2010)

33,084

Peak (2010)

-0.51%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201033,084
201132,765
201232,449
201332,251
201432,034
201531,761
201631,471
201731,304
201831,193
201930,904
202031,372
202131,319
202231,150
202330,943
202430,780

Race & Ethnicity

White94.3%
Black or African American0.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

49.4

Median Age

50.0%

Female

50.0%

Male

26.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.7%
5–9
5.3%
10–14
5.6%
15–19
5.6%
20–24
4.8%
25–34
9.7%
35–44
9.9%
45–54
11.4%
55–59
6.9%
60–64
9.6%
65–74
15.9%
75–84
7.2%
85+
3.5%

Children (under 15): 15.6% · Seniors (65+): 26.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$56,963$-14,186 vs state
Mean household income$74,244
Per-capita income$33,855
Poverty rate7.8%-1.0% vs state
Unemployment rate2.5%
Employment-to-population52.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Manufacturing
20.7%
Professional & business services
20.6%
Agriculture
8.6%
Education & health care
8.1%
Construction
6.3%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Arts, entertainment & food
4.7%
Information
4.4%

The largest employment sector in Huron County is manufacturing, accounting for 20.7% of workers.

How residents commute

0.7%

Drive alone

3.7%

Carpool

79.5%

Public transit

7.7%

Work from home

21.0 min

Avg commute

Housing

$141,300$-76,300 vs state

Median home value

$743

Median rent

82.1%

Homeownership rate

20,372

Total housing units

67.9%

Occupied

32.1%

Vacant

17.9%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.4%

With health insurance

89.5%

With broadband internet

8.9%

Foreign-born

7.0%

Veterans (18+)

15.8%

With a disability

96.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

91.9%

High School+

17.6%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Huron County, Michigan has a population of 31,258 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 47th-largest county in Michigan. Population density is 37 people per square mile.

The population of Huron County has declined 7.0% since 2010 (33,084 → 30,780), a -0.51% annualized rate.

The median household income in Huron County, Michigan is $56,963, with mean (average) household income of $74,244 and per-capita income of $33,855. 7.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Huron County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (94.3%), Hispanic or Latino (0.9%), Black or African American (0.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Huron County, Michigan is 49.4 years. Residents are 50.0% female and 50.0% male.

The median home value in Huron County is $141,300 and median monthly rent is $743. 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 20,372 total housing units, 32.1% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Huron County, Michigan is manufacturing, employing 20.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

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

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.