Menominee County, Michigan Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 61st-largest in Michigan
The population of Menominee County, Michigan is 23,295 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 61st-largest county in Michigan. The median household income is $55,688, the median home value is $142,700, and the median age is 49.9.
The population of Menominee County has declined 3.8% since 2010 (23,968 → 23,050), a -0.28% annualized rate.
23,295
Population
-0.28%
Annual growth
22
People / sq mi
$55,688
Median Income
$142,700
Median Home Value
Menominee County covers 1,044 sq mi of land at 22.3 people per square mile.
About Menominee County, MI
Menominee County skews on age — the median resident is 49.9, older than the national median. With 23,295 residents, Menominee County is a county in Michigan.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $55,688, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 7.4%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $142,700, with typical rent around $675.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 18.0% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 7.3%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Menominee County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Menominee County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Menominee County had a population of 23,968 in 2010 and 23,050 in 2024, a -3.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 23,968 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.27%.
23,050
Population (2024)
23,968
Population (2010)
23,968
Peak (2010)
-0.27%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23,968 |
| 2011 | 23,870 |
| 2012 | 23,736 |
| 2013 | 23,734 |
| 2014 | 23,535 |
| 2015 | 23,494 |
| 2016 | 23,217 |
| 2017 | 23,003 |
| 2018 | 22,908 |
| 2019 | 22,772 |
| 2020 | 23,450 |
| 2021 | 23,325 |
| 2022 | 23,289 |
| 2023 | 23,123 |
| 2024 | 23,050 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
49.9
Median Age
48.4%
Female
51.6%
Male
26.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 14.0% · Seniors (65+): 26.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $55,688$-15,461 vs state |
| Mean household income | $71,229 |
| Per-capita income | $32,264 |
| Poverty rate | 7.4%-1.4% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% |
| Employment-to-population | 52.5% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Menominee County is manufacturing, accounting for 30.3% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
3.8%
Carpool
76.6%
Public transit
7.3%
Work from home
21.9 min
Avg commute
Housing
$142,700$-74,900 vs state
Median home value
$675
Median rent
80.4%
Homeownership rate
13,261
Total housing units
75.5%
Occupied
24.5%
Vacant
19.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
95.0%
With health insurance
87.3%
With broadband internet
49.0%
Foreign-born
10.5%
Veterans (18+)
16.5%
With a disability
97.3%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
92.4%
High School+
18.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Menominee County, Michigan has a population of 23,295 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 61st-largest county in Michigan. Population density is 22 people per square mile.
The population of Menominee County has declined 3.8% since 2010 (23,968 → 23,050), a -0.28% annualized rate.
The median household income in Menominee County, Michigan is $55,688, with mean (average) household income of $71,229 and per-capita income of $32,264. 7.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Menominee County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (92.4%), Hispanic or Latino (3.9%), Black or African American (0.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Menominee County, Michigan is 49.9 years. Residents are 48.4% female and 51.6% male.
The median home value in Menominee County is $142,700 and median monthly rent is $675. 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 13,261 total housing units, 24.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Menominee County, Michigan is manufacturing, employing 30.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.
Detroit is among the largest cities associated with Menominee 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.