2023 ACS Census Data · Population 51,606
Cass County is a mid-sized county in Michigan with a population of 51,606. The median household income is $68,011, near the national median. The poverty rate is 13.2%, median home value is $205,200, and 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
51,606
2023 estimate
Rank #986 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$68,011
Household
Rank #1198 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$205,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #1188 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
21.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #1605 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
4.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.4%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
6% above Michigan avg·5% above national avg
Poverty Rate
0% above Michigan avg·12% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
7% above Michigan avg·2% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$38,544
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
13.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
59.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
13% above Michigan avg·2% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
0% below Michigan avg·6% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
1% above Michigan avg·10% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
3% above Michigan avg·4% above national avg
Housing Units
25,543
Households
21,089
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,394
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
87.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
25 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
13% below Michigan avg·11% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% below Michigan avg·2% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
12.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
7.8%
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