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Population Review

Presque Isle County, Michigan Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 71st-largest in Michigan

The population of Presque Isle County, Michigan is 13,142 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 71st-largest county in Michigan. The median household income is $56,713, the median home value is $135,200, and the median age is 56.2.

The population of Presque Isle County has declined 0.7% since 2010 (13,317 → 13,230), a -0.05% annualized rate.

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

13,142

Population

-0.05%

Annual growth

20

People / sq mi

$56,713

Median Income

$135,200

Median Home Value

Presque Isle County covers 659 sq mi of land at 20.0 people per square mile.

About Presque Isle County, MI

Presque Isle County is a county in Michigan with a population of 13,142. It ranks #71 among counties in Michigan by population. The median age is 56.2, older than the national median. The population is 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

The median household income in Presque Isle County is $56,713, below the US median of $74,580. 7.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $135,200, with monthly rent averaging $625. The homeownership rate of 89.7% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Presque Isle County reflects 20.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.9% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.5 minutes each way.

Presque Isle County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Presque Isle County had a population of 13,317 in 2010 and 13,230 in 2024, a -0.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 13,357 in 2022. Average annual growth rate: -0.04%.

2022 · 13K20102024

13,230

Population (2024)

13,317

Population (2010)

13,357

Peak (2022)

-0.04%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201013,317
201113,151
201213,084
201313,011
201412,961
201512,800
201612,718
201712,740
201812,712
201912,602
202012,999
202113,174
202213,357
202313,278
202413,230

Race & Ethnicity

White95.7%
Black or African American0.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

56.2

Median Age

49.9%

Female

50.1%

Male

33.1%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.0%
5–9
3.9%
10–14
4.7%
15–19
4.4%
20–24
3.9%
25–34
7.8%
35–44
9.3%
45–54
10.6%
55–59
8.4%
60–64
10.0%
65–74
20.2%
75–84
10.2%
85+
2.7%

Children (under 15): 12.6% · Seniors (65+): 33.1%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$56,713$-14,436 vs state
Mean household income$75,785
Per-capita income$36,235
Poverty rate7.9%-0.9% vs state
Unemployment rate2.8%
Employment-to-population41.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
19.2%
Manufacturing
10.1%
Education & health care
9.1%
Construction
8.9%
Retail trade
8.0%
Agriculture
6.9%
Information
6.8%
Finance & real estate
5.6%

The largest employment sector in Presque Isle County is professional & business services, accounting for 19.2% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

1.7%

Carpool

77.1%

Public transit

8.9%

Work from home

26.5 min

Avg commute

Housing

$135,200$-82,400 vs state

Median home value

$625

Median rent

89.7%

Homeownership rate

9,856

Total housing units

64.1%

Occupied

35.9%

Vacant

10.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.4%

With health insurance

90.4%

With broadband internet

12.5%

Foreign-born

12.3%

Veterans (18+)

18.9%

With a disability

95.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

91.8%

High School+

20.2%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Presque Isle County, Michigan has a population of 13,142 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 71st-largest county in Michigan. Population density is 20 people per square mile.

The population of Presque Isle County has declined 0.7% since 2010 (13,317 → 13,230), a -0.05% annualized rate.

The median household income in Presque Isle County, Michigan is $56,713, with mean (average) household income of $75,785 and per-capita income of $36,235. 7.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Presque Isle County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (95.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1.4%), Black or African American (0.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Presque Isle County, Michigan is 56.2 years. Residents are 49.9% female and 50.1% male.

The median home value in Presque Isle County is $135,200 and median monthly rent is $625. 89.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 9,856 total housing units, 35.9% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Presque Isle County, Michigan is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 19.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

Detroit is among the largest cities associated with Presque Isle 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.