State Cancer Profiles

Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Michigan by County
Poverty: Persons below poverty
All Ages, All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Percent

Michigan

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.2 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,303,527.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 36 of 52

United States

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.5 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 40,735,661.
• Rank within US : N/A

Isabella County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.9 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 13,012.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2830 of 3143

Clare County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.6 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 6,671.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2802 of 3143

Wayne County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.8 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 364,882.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2739 of 3143

Lake County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.5 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,514.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2706 of 3143

Mecosta County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.9 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 7,752.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2656 of 3143

Montmorency County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.2 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,708.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2466 of 3143

Saginaw County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.2 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 33,290.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2466 of 3143

Alpena County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.0 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 5,086.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2442 of 3143

Iosco County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,449.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2401 of 3143

Oscoda County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.2 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,440.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2322 of 3143

Iron County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.0 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,916.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2286 of 3143

Ingham County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 44,437.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2241 of 3143

Luce County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 877.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2241 of 3143

Ogemaw County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,430.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2241 of 3143

Houghton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.5 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 5,505.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2201 of 3143

Branch County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.4 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 7,127.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2187 of 3143

Genesee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.4 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 65,374.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2187 of 3143

Mackinac County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.1 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,730.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2131 of 3143

Osceola County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.8 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,627.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2078 of 3143

Roscommon County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.5 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,645.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2031 of 3143

Sanilac County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.3 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 6,125.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1987 of 3143

Baraga County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.2 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,093.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1966 of 3143

Keweenaw County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.2 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 321.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1966 of 3143

Berrien County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.1 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 22,693.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1953 of 3143

Gladwin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.9 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,790.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1924 of 3143

Crawford County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,942.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1884 of 3143

Gogebic County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.4 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,020.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1824 of 3143

Hillsdale County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.4 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 6,328.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1824 of 3143

Van Buren County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.3 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 10,740.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1806 of 3143

Washtenaw County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.2 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 49,782.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1789 of 3143

Mason County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.1 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,077.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1768 of 3143

Muskegon County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.1 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 23,920.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1768 of 3143

Schoolcraft County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.1 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,127.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1768 of 3143

Chippewa County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.0 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,485.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1744 of 3143

Gratiot County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.0 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,938.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1744 of 3143

Marquette County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.0 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 8,824.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1744 of 3143

Presque Isle County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.0 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,829.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1744 of 3143

Calhoun County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.9 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 18,177.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1716 of 3143

Wexford County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.9 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,645.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1716 of 3143

Oceana County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.6 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,617.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1653 of 3143

Bay County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.2 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 13,520.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1564 of 3143

Newaygo County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.8 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 6,440.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1459 of 3143

Tuscola County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.8 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 6,718.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1459 of 3143

Delta County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,579.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1430 of 3143

Kalamazoo County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 32,277.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1430 of 3143

Manistee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,038.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1430 of 3143

Huron County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.6 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,882.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1405 of 3143

Montcalm County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.6 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 8,165.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1405 of 3143

Ontonagon County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.5 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 727.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1386 of 3143

Cheboygan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.4 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,168.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1365 of 3143

Alcona County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.3 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,263.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1339 of 3143

Kalkaska County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.2 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,208.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1308 of 3143

Menominee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.2 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,786.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1308 of 3143

Shiawassee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.0 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 8,080.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1261 of 3143

Cass County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.9 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 6,080.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1238 of 3143

Arenac County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,749.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1176 of 3143

Jackson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.6 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 17,542.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1145 of 3143

St. Joseph County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.4 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 6,854.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1105 of 3143

Missaukee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.3 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,702.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1078 of 3143

St. Clair County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.3 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 17,872.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1078 of 3143

Lenawee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 10,032.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 941 of 3143

Midland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 8,856.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 941 of 3143

Ionia County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.6 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 6,693.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 912 of 3143

Dickinson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.5 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,704.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 891 of 3143

Monroe County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.5 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 16,177.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 891 of 3143

Alger County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.4 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 801.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 871 of 3143

Macomb County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.4 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 90,722.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 871 of 3143

Kent County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.1 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 65,616.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 803 of 3143

Antrim County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.9 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,361.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 763 of 3143

Benzie County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,743.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 707 of 3143

Clinton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 7,619.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 707 of 3143

Lapeer County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 8,468.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 707 of 3143

Grand Traverse County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.6 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 9,148.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 692 of 3143

Charlevoix County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,256.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 495 of 3143

Emmet County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.5 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,870.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 452 of 3143

Allegan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.4 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 10,091.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 429 of 3143

Barry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.4 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 5,293.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 429 of 3143

Eaton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.3 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 8,929.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 411 of 3143

Ottawa County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.3 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 24,177.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 411 of 3143

Otsego County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.0 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,033.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 352 of 3143

Oakland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 98,004.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 301 of 3143

Leelanau County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.5 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,471.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 150 of 3143

Livingston County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.1 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 9,868.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 45 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/31/2026 12:22 am.

Φ Rural–urban county classifications are based on the 2023 USDA Rural–Urban Continuum Codes (except for Connecticut Counties which use 2013 codes). State-level cancer rates for rural areas are calculated using cancer cases registered exclusively in rural counties, while state-level cancer rates for urban areas are calculated using cases registered exclusively in urban counties.

Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.

For more information about Poverty: Persons below poverty, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.