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Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Michigan by County
Population: Age under 18
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 21.2 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 2,140,484.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 35 of 52

United States

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.0 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 73,517,834.
Rank within US : N/A

Keweenaw County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.9 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 318.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3044 of 3143

Ontonagon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 11.4 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 669.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3128 of 3143

Luce County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.3 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,021.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2950 of 3143

Alger County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.7 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,284.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3060 of 3143

Alcona County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 12.6 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,305.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3111 of 3143

Baraga County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.0 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,394.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2883 of 3143

Montmorency County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.9 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,419.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3044 of 3143

Schoolcraft County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.7 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,437.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2775 of 3143

Mackinac County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.0 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,641.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3041 of 3143

Oscoda County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.6 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,654.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2372 of 3143

Lake County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.8 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,857.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3054 of 3143

Presque Isle County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.4 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 2,033.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3017 of 3143

Iron County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.5 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 2,044.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2810 of 3143

Crawford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.5 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 2,334.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2810 of 3143

Gogebic County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.4 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 2,346.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2945 of 3143

Arenac County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.5 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 2,782.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2641 of 3143

Benzie County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.9 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 3,094.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2900 of 3143

Missaukee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.2 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 3,382.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1395 of 3143

Roscommon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.3 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 3,396.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3078 of 3143

Leelanau County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.4 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 3,500.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3017 of 3143

Kalkaska County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.1 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 3,671.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2226 of 3143

Ogemaw County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.8 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 3,720.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2756 of 3143

Cheboygan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.3 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 3,968.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3029 of 3143

Menominee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.4 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 4,054.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2833 of 3143

Antrim County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.9 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 4,081.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2900 of 3143

Manistee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.6 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 4,218.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2930 of 3143

Iosco County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.0 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 4,308.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2883 of 3143

Charlevoix County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.6 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 4,586.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2794 of 3143

Gladwin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.9 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 4,852.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2564 of 3143

Osceola County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.3 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 5,173.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1356 of 3143

Dickinson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.0 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 5,181.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2262 of 3143

Otsego County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.8 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 5,328.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1978 of 3143

Alpena County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.5 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 5,333.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2641 of 3143

Mason County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.6 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 5,714.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2372 of 3143

Oceana County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.3 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 5,722.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1775 of 3143

Huron County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.0 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 5,906.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2544 of 3143

Clare County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.3 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 6,014.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2459 of 3143

Emmet County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.1 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 6,188.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2708 of 3143

Chippewa County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.6 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 6,399.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2794 of 3143

Delta County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.1 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 7,037.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2518 of 3143

Houghton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.8 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 7,459.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2323 of 3143

Wexford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.8 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 7,784.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1133 of 3143

Mecosta County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.1 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 7,876.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2518 of 3143

Gratiot County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.5 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 8,079.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2404 of 3143

Sanilac County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.9 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 8,472.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1936 of 3143

Hillsdale County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.5 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 9,826.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1698 of 3143

Cass County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.2 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 10,397.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2193 of 3143

Tuscola County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.1 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 10,639.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2226 of 3143

Branch County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.5 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 10,645.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 847 of 3143

Newaygo County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.9 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 11,112.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1525 of 3143

Isabella County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.8 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 11,471.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2756 of 3143

Marquette County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.5 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 11,749.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2810 of 3143

Barry County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.7 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 13,753.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1613 of 3143

Ionia County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.9 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 13,909.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1936 of 3143

Shiawassee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.7 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 14,070.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2021 of 3143

Montcalm County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.8 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 14,137.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1978 of 3143

St. Joseph County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 24.3 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 14,801.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 602 of 3143

Clinton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.4 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 17,005.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1735 of 3143

Van Buren County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.9 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 17,385.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1096 of 3143

Midland County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.9 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 17,545.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1936 of 3143

Lapeer County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.9 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 17,667.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2294 of 3143

Grand Traverse County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.4 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 18,689.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2426 of 3143

Bay County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.6 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 20,150.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2372 of 3143

Lenawee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.5 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 20,217.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2095 of 3143

Eaton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.5 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 22,348.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2095 of 3143

Allegan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.2 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 28,212.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 962 of 3143

Calhoun County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.9 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 30,588.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1096 of 3143

St. Clair County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.3 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 32,478.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2158 of 3143

Monroe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.9 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 32,522.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1936 of 3143

Berrien County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.3 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 32,692.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1775 of 3143

Jackson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.9 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 33,464.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1936 of 3143

Muskegon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.5 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 39,518.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1260 of 3143

Livingston County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.3 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 39,707.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2158 of 3143

Saginaw County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.3 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 40,264.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1775 of 3143

Ingham County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.6 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 55,759.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2372 of 3143

Kalamazoo County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.3 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 55,906.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1775 of 3143

Washtenaw County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.2 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 67,474.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2692 of 3143

Ottawa County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.0 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 69,275.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1057 of 3143

Genesee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.2 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 89,589.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1395 of 3143

Kent County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.5 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 155,818.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 847 of 3143

Macomb County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.6 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 181,649.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2055 of 3143

Oakland County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.3 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 259,334.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2158 of 3143

Wayne County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.6 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 418,687.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 809 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/23/2026 5:04 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 Population: Age under 18, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.

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