Iosco County, Michigan
As of the census of 2000, there were 27339 people in the county, organized into 11727 households, and 7855 families living in the county. The population density was 49.8 people per square mile (19.23/kmē), it is Michigan's 48th most densely populated county. There were 20432 housing units at an average density of 37.2 per square mile (14.36/kmē). The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.79. In the Iosco County, 22.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.4% were 18 to 24, 23.4% were 25 to 44, 27.3% were 45 to 64, and 21.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.6 males. According to July 2008 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the county is 25932, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 96.36% White, 0.74% Black or African American, 0.81% American Indian, 0.64% Asian, 0.04% Native Hawaiian, and 1.4% from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the county was $31321, making it the 13th poorest county by median household income among the Michigan. The median income for a family in the county was $37452, it is Michigan's 17th poorest county by median family income. The per capita income for the county was $17115, it is 27th poorest county by per capita income in Michigan.
In 2000, 5740 pupils and students, of which 2856 are male and 2884 are female, 21% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 272 nursery or pri school, 264 kindergarten, 3027 elementary school, 1608 high school and 569 College graduate school.
| Rank | City | County | Total Area mi2 | Land Area mi2 | Water Area mi2 | Population | Density mi2 | Per capita Income | House hold Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Au Sable Cdp | Iosco County | 2.13 | 2.11 | 0.03 | 1533 | 727.4 | 21035 | 36989 |
| 2 | East Tawas City | Iosco County | 3.33 | 2.88 | 0.45 | 2951 | 1026 | 17168 | 30229 |
| 3 | Oscoda Cdp | Iosco County | 0.95 | 0.87 | 0.07 | 992 | 1135.7 | 16191 | 30000 |
| 4 | Tawas City City | Iosco County | 2.15 | 1.71 | 0.44 | 2005 | 1174.4 | 16061 | 32813 |
| 5 | Whittemore City | Iosco County | 0.99 | 0.99 | 0 | 476 | 483.1 | 12175 | 22500 |
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 27339 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 27339 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 27324 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 27140 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 26891 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 26695 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 26616 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 26532 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 26461 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 26197 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 25932 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 157 | 115 | 272 |
| Kindergarten | 141 | 123 | 264 |
| Elementary school | 1539 | 1488 | 3027 |
| High school | 828 | 780 | 1608 |
| College or graduate school | 191 | 378 | 569 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iosco County, Michigan | $31321 | $37452 | $17115 |
| Michigan, United States | $44667 | $53457 | $22168 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |