Mecosta County's estimated 2026 population is 42,708 with a growth rate of 0.92% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mecosta County is the 39th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 42,851 and has seen a growth of -0.33% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40 years
Female: 40.8 years
Male: 39 years
There are 33,366 adults, (8,399 of whom are seniors) in Mecosta County.
Female: 20,546 (49.8%)
Male: 20,696 (50.2%)
The racial composition of Mecosta County includes 90.22% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,208 | 90.22% |
| Two or more races | 2,277 | 5.52% |
| Black or African American | 905 | 2.19% |
| Other race | 337 | 0.82% |
| Asian | 299 | 0.72% |
| Native American | 212 | 0.51% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.01% |
Mecosta County's average per capita income is $41,108. Household income levels show a median of $60,951. The poverty rate stands at 19.86%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,681 | $100,881 |
| Families | $77,447 | $89,585 |
| Households | $60,951 | $74,241 |
| Non Families | $34,229 | $44,480 |
Average Income
Median Household Income
Poverty Rate