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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
2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Value

Michigan

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.4 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 2,154,793.
• Rank within US : This state is ranked 35 of 52

United States

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.2 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 73,645,238.
• Rank within US : N/A

Ontonagon County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.6 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 679.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3125 of 3143

Alcona County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.8 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,318.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3111 of 3143

Roscommon County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.5 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 3,421.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3079 of 3143

Keweenaw 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 312.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3065 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 1,396.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3061 of 3143

Alger 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 1,322.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3058 of 3143

Lake County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.2 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,884.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3046 of 3143

Mackinac County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.2 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,648.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3046 of 3143

Presque Isle County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.6 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 2,050.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3026 of 3143

Leelanau County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.7 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 3,540.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3014 of 3143

Cheboygan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.8 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 4,065.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3008 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 2,349.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2956 of 3143

Luce 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 1,047.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2939 of 3143

Manistee 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 4,261.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2917 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 4,305.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2908 of 3143

Baraga County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.1 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,408.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2892 of 3143

Benzie County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.1 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 3,112.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2892 of 3143

Antrim County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.3 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 4,120.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2869 of 3143

Iron 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 2,024.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2857 of 3143

Crawford 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 2,348.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2816 of 3143

Isabella 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 11,408.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2816 of 3143

Menominee 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 4,118.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2816 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 1,436.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2816 of 3143

Marquette 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 11,850.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2803 of 3143

Charlevoix County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.9 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 4,687.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2778 of 3143

Chippewa 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 6,585.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2747 of 3143

Emmet County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.3 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 6,236.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2702 of 3143

Ogemaw County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.3 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 3,809.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2702 of 3143

Washtenaw County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.4 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 67,708.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2684 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 2,789.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2670 of 3143

Alpena County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.8 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 5,444.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2608 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 4,829.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2581 of 3143

Huron County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.2 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 5,990.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2514 of 3143

Delta County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.4 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 7,150.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2470 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 8,093.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2445 of 3143

Mecosta 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 7,900.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2404 of 3143

Grand Traverse County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.7 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 18,818.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2378 of 3143

Ingham County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.7 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 55,656.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2378 of 3143

Bay County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.8 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 20,439.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2359 of 3143

Clare 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 6,166.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2359 of 3143

Dickinson 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 5,130.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2359 of 3143

Houghton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.9 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 7,449.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2329 of 3143

Mason County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.9 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 5,809.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2329 of 3143

Oscoda 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 1,670.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2300 of 3143

Lapeer 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 17,871.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2274 of 3143

Kalkaska 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 3,686.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2213 of 3143

Tuscola County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.3 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 10,756.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2213 of 3143

Cass County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.4 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 10,550.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2187 of 3143

Oakland 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 260,754.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2151 of 3143

St. Clair 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 32,840.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2151 of 3143

Livingston 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 40,160.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2123 of 3143

Eaton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.7 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 22,524.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2085 of 3143

Lenawee 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 20,452.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2085 of 3143

Macomb 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 182,773.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2044 of 3143

Otsego 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 5,301.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2008 of 3143

Shiawassee 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 14,197.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2008 of 3143

Jackson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.1 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 33,814.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1936 of 3143

Monroe County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.1 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 32,678.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1936 of 3143

Montcalm County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.1 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 14,167.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1936 of 3143

Ionia County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.2 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 14,172.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1907 of 3143

Midland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.2 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 17,705.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1907 of 3143

Sanilac County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.2 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 8,603.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1907 of 3143

Kalamazoo County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.5 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 56,263.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1784 of 3143

Saginaw County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.5 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 40,701.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1784 of 3143

Berrien County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.6 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 33,119.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1725 of 3143

Hillsdale County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.6 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 9,865.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1725 of 3143

Clinton 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 17,247.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1683 of 3143

Oceana County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.7 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 5,817.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1683 of 3143

Barry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.9 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 13,824.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1606 of 3143

Newaygo County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.1 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 11,140.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1518 of 3143

Genesee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.4 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 90,427.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1385 of 3143

Osceola County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.4 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 5,180.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1385 of 3143

Missaukee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.6 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 3,418.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1288 of 3143

Muskegon County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.7 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 39,812.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1250 of 3143

Calhoun 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 30,819.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1127 of 3143

Wexford County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.0 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 7,804.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1127 of 3143

Van Buren 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 17,523.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1042 of 3143

Ottawa County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.3 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 69,661.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1001 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 10,559.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 900 of 3143

Allegan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.6 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 28,528.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 866 of 3143

Kent County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.7 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 156,293.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 823 of 3143

Wayne County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.7 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 421,172.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 823 of 3143

St. Joseph County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.4 percent.
• People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 14,840.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 594 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 07/05/2025 6:14 pm.

Φ Rural-Urban Continuum Codes provided by the USDA.

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.