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Demographic Data Report for Michigan by County
Population: Sex - Female
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 50.4 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 5,084,042.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 26 of 52

United States

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 50.5 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 169,114,481.
Rank within US : N/A

Luce County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 39.6 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 2,482.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3104 of 3143

Alger County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 43.3 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 3,796.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3054 of 3143

Baraga County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 44.8 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 3,668.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3000 of 3143

Houghton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 45.3 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 17,071.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2977 of 3143

Chippewa County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 45.4 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 16,483.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2969 of 3143

Gratiot County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 46.0 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 19,036.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2943 of 3143

Ionia County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 46.2 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 30,750.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2929 of 3143

Lake County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 46.4 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 5,824.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2913 of 3143

Montcalm County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 46.4 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 31,457.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2913 of 3143

Branch County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 48.2 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 21,855.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2637 of 3143

Ontonagon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 48.4 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 2,834.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2579 of 3143

Montmorency County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 48.5 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 4,611.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2549 of 3143

Gogebic County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 48.6 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 6,966.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2514 of 3143

Manistee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 48.6 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 12,327.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2514 of 3143

Menominee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 48.6 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 11,297.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2514 of 3143

Jackson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 48.7 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 77,963.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2475 of 3143

Lapeer County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 48.7 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 43,295.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2475 of 3143

Keweenaw County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 48.8 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 1,040.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2422 of 3143

Missaukee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 48.8 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 7,428.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2422 of 3143

Oceana County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 48.8 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 13,138.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2422 of 3143

Osceola County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 48.8 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 11,345.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2422 of 3143

Arenac County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 48.9 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 7,369.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2376 of 3143

Kalkaska County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.1 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 8,948.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2258 of 3143

Oscoda County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.1 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 4,133.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2258 of 3143

Crawford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.2 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 6,575.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2195 of 3143

Gladwin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.2 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 12,641.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2195 of 3143

Lenawee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.2 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 48,467.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2195 of 3143

Roscommon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.2 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 11,673.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2195 of 3143

Tuscola County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.2 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 26,041.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2195 of 3143

Marquette County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.3 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 33,057.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2129 of 3143

Newaygo County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.3 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 25,027.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2129 of 3143

Iron County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.4 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 5,764.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2068 of 3143

Otsego County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.5 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 12,657.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1993 of 3143

Wexford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.5 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 16,868.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1993 of 3143

Barry County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.6 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 31,482.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1906 of 3143

Cheboygan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.6 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 12,833.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1906 of 3143

Dickinson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.6 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 12,881.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1906 of 3143

Livingston County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.6 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 97,091.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1906 of 3143

Presque Isle County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.6 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 6,554.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1906 of 3143

Sanilac County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.6 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 20,059.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1906 of 3143

Allegan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.7 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 60,393.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1826 of 3143

Cass County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.7 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 25,603.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1826 of 3143

Clare County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.7 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 15,509.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1826 of 3143

St. Joseph County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.7 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 30,321.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1826 of 3143

Antrim County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.8 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 12,013.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1728 of 3143

Benzie County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.8 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 9,112.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1728 of 3143

Delta County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.8 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 18,329.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1728 of 3143

Mackinac County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.8 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 5,461.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1728 of 3143

Mecosta County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.8 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 20,546.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1728 of 3143

Ogemaw County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.8 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 10,399.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1728 of 3143

Alcona County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.9 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 5,187.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1623 of 3143

Hillsdale County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.9 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 22,802.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1623 of 3143

St. Clair County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.9 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 79,977.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1623 of 3143

Huron County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 50.0 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 15,545.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1520 of 3143

Iosco County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 50.0 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 12,679.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1520 of 3143

Mason County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 50.0 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 14,592.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1520 of 3143

Alpena County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 50.1 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 14,468.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1408 of 3143

Charlevoix County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 50.1 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 13,086.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1408 of 3143

Midland County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 50.1 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 41,981.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1408 of 3143

Muskegon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 50.1 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 88,173.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1408 of 3143

Schoolcraft County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 50.1 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 4,070.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1408 of 3143

Van Buren County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 50.1 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 37,998.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1408 of 3143

Washtenaw County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 50.1 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 185,350.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1408 of 3143

Monroe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 50.2 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 78,001.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1309 of 3143

Shiawassee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 50.2 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 34,101.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1309 of 3143

Emmet County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 50.3 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 17,172.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1216 of 3143

Leelanau County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 50.3 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 11,434.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1216 of 3143

Bay County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 50.4 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 51,910.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1106 of 3143

Clinton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 50.4 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 40,095.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1106 of 3143

Kent County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 50.4 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 333,981.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1106 of 3143

Ottawa County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 50.4 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 151,791.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1106 of 3143

Grand Traverse County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 50.5 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 48,517.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1013 of 3143

Eaton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 50.6 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 55,232.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 922 of 3143

Oakland County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 50.6 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 647,667.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 922 of 3143

Calhoun County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 50.7 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 67,774.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 832 of 3143

Berrien County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 50.8 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 77,912.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 748 of 3143

Kalamazoo County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 51.0 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 133,738.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 616 of 3143

Macomb County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 51.0 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 448,975.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 616 of 3143

Ingham County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 51.1 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 145,175.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 546 of 3143

Saginaw County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 51.2 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 96,611.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 486 of 3143

Isabella County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 51.4 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 33,161.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 388 of 3143

Genesee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 51.5 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 207,903.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 351 of 3143

Wayne County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 51.6 percent.
People (Female) : The number of people (female) is 914,512.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 316 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/21/2026 3:42 pm.

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 Population: Sex - Female, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.

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