Emmet County, MI

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    2024 Population
    34,125
    US Senator
    Gary Peters
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Elissa Slotkin
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    47
    1.29% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $78,112
    5.95% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $315,700
    14.7% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    16,778
    0.131% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Emmet County, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    In 2024, the median property value in Emmet County, MI was $315,700, and the homeownership rate was 77%.

    Most people in Emmet County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Emmet County, MI was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    In 2024, there were 19.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (30.4k people) in Emmet County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.58k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 503 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Emmet County, MI
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      30.4k ± 267
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      1.58k ± 137
    3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      503 ± 97
    2.09%
    Hispanic Population
    714 people

    In 2024, there were 19.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (30.4k people) in Emmet County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.58k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 503 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.09% of the people in Emmet County, MI are hispanic (714 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Emmet County, MI as a share of the total population.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.49%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    510 people
    1.23%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    419 people

    As of 2024, 1.49% of Emmet County, MI residents (510 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Emmet County, MI was 1.23%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      662 ± 132
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      248 ± 101
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      208 ± 81

    Emmet County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.67 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    93.6% of the population of Emmet County, MI has health coverage, with 43.8% on employee plans, 14.3% on Medicaid, 19.2% on Medicare, 15.3% on non-group plans, and 0.932% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Emmet County, MI see 856 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (856 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 854 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 217 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    856 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Emmet County, MI

    Primary care physicians in Emmet County, MI see an average of 856 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (856 patients).

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    Location of Health Services Facilities

    Health Service Type
    Top 5 Health Facilities Servicing the Greatest Number of Households
    1. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4001

    2. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4002

    3. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4003

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    Uninsured People

    6.41%
    Uninsured
    43.8%
    Employer Coverage
    14.3%
    Medicaid
    19.2%
    Medicare
    15.3%
    Non-Group
    0.932%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Emmet County, MI grew by 17.1% from 5.48% to 6.41%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Emmet County, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.63 in Emmet County, MI.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31.4% in Emmet County, MI.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 6.45% in Emmet County, MI.

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    Economy

    The economy of Emmet County, MI employs 16.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Emmet County, MI were Health Care & Social Assistance (2,499 people), Retail Trade (2,117 people), and Construction (1,963 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($106,250), Wholesale Trade ($91,250), and Finance & Insurance ($70,000).

    Employment

    Occupations

    16.8k
    2024 Value
    ± 796
    0.131%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.53%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Emmet County, MI grew at a rate of 0.131%, from 16.8k employees to 16.8k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Emmet County, MI, are Management Occupations (2,017 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,911 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,573 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Emmet County, MI.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    16.8k
    2024 Value
    ± 796
    0.131%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.53%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Emmet County, MI grew at a rate of 0.131%, from 16.8k employees to 16.8k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Emmet County, MI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,499 people), Retail Trade (2,117 people), and Construction (1,963 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Emmet County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Emmet County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $52,165
    Median earning men ± $3,545
    $37,568
    Median earning women ± $2,007

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($94,205), Information ($77,500), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,500).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($56,545), Wholesale Trade ($52,212), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,118).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.16%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 178
      Construction
    2. 105
      Retail Trade
    3. 99
      Health Care and Social Assistance

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $182k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $113k
      Retail Trade
    3. $81.2k
      Construction

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

    Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Emmet County, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.3%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.788%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Michigan

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    Gary Peters
    Senator from Michigan2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Elissa Slotkin
    Senator from Michigan1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Emmet County, MI awarded 266 degrees. The student population of Emmet County, MI in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 599 male students and 1,014 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Emmet County, MI are White (240 and 90.6%), American Indian or Alaska Native (7 and 2.64%), Unknown (6 and 2.26%), and Black or African American (5 and 1.89%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 1,613 students enrolled in Emmet County, MI, 37.1% men and 62.9% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,360 records, of which 62.6% were women and 37.4% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Studies
      94 degrees awarded
    2. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      58 degrees awarded
    3. Registered Nursing
      25 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Emmet County, MI was General Studies with 94 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Emmet County, MI according to their major.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 88 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Emmet County, MI, which is 0.494 times less than the 178 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 240 degrees mean that there were 34.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 7 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($7,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($990) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($2,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Emmet County, MI was $315,700 in 2024, which is 0.949 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $275,300 to $315,700, a 14.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Emmet County, MI is 77%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Emmet County, MI have an average commute time of 19.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Emmet County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 9.91% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Emmet County, MI. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.29%.

    Housing

    Property

    $315,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$11,662
    $11,702
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$582

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Emmet County, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Emmet County, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    77%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 77% of the housing units in Emmet County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.8%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $78,112
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,802
    15.2k
    Number of Households
    ± 766

    In 2024, the median household income of the 15.2k households in Emmet County, MI grew to $78,112 from the previous year's value of $73,724.

    The following chart displays the households in Emmet County, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (74.7%)
    2. Worked At Home (10.7%)
    3. Carpooled (8.92%)

    In 2024, 74.7% of workers in Emmet County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.7%) and those who carpooled to work (8.92%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    19.9 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Emmet County, MI have a shorter commute time (19.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.77% of the workforce in Emmet County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Emmet County, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Emmet County, MI have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 9.91% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Emmet County, MI. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.29%.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 10.6% of the children was living in poverty in Emmet County, MI. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 6.8%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 173 in Emmet County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 46.5% per 100,000 population.

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