Arenac County, MI
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15,031
TOTAL POPULATION
7,684
MALE POPULATION
7,347
FEMALE POPULATION
104.59
MALES / 100 FEMALES
95.61
FEMALES / 100 MALES
50.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,246
PER CAPITA INCOME
$66,434
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$53,487
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
30.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
69.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$7,346
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
6,648
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
52.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Arenac County Area Codes
Race in Arenac County
The most populous races in Arenac County are White / Caucasian (14,214 | 94.6%), Two or more Races (559 | 3.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (338 | 2.2%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 24 | 0.2% |
| Black / African American | 84 | 0.6% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 338 | 2.2% |
| Native / Alaskan | 97 | 0.6% |
| White / Caucasian | 14,214 | 94.6% |
| Two or more Races | 559 | 3.7% |
| Some other Race | 53 | 0.4% |
| Total | 15,031 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Arenac County
The most populous ancestries reported in Arenac County are German (3,654 | 24.3%), Polish (2,030 | 13.5%), Irish (1,804 | 12.0%), English (1,567 | 10.4%), and French (1,523 | 10.1%), together accounting for 70.4% of all Arenac County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 3 | 0.0% |
| American | 721 | 4.8% |
| Apache | 4 | 0.0% |
| Arab | 12 | 0.1% |
| Armenian | 4 | 0.0% |
| Austrian | 14 | 0.1% |
| Bangladeshi | 7 | 0.1% |
| Belgian | 45 | 0.3% |
| Bhutanese | 54 | 0.4% |
| Blackfeet | 46 | 0.3% |
| British | 60 | 0.4% |
| Burmese | 16 | 0.1% |
| Canadian | 54 | 0.4% |
| Central American | 5 | 0.0% |
| Central American Indian | 3 | 0.0% |
| Cherokee | 27 | 0.2% |
| Chippewa | 168 | 1.1% |
| Choctaw | 2 | 0.0% |
| Colombian | 4 | 0.0% |
| Croatian | 20 | 0.1% |
| Cuban | 41 | 0.3% |
| Czech | 74 | 0.5% |
| Czechoslovakian | 7 | 0.1% |
| Danish | 7 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 239 | 1.6% |
| Eastern European | 16 | 0.1% |
| English | 1,567 | 10.4% |
| European | 176 | 1.2% |
| Finnish | 84 | 0.6% |
| French | 1,523 | 10.1% |
| French American Indian | 12 | 0.1% |
| French Canadian | 548 | 3.6% |
| German | 3,654 | 24.3% |
| Greek | 13 | 0.1% |
| Hungarian | 195 | 1.3% |
| Icelander | 6 | 0.0% |
| Indian (Asian) | 7 | 0.1% |
| Iranian | 3 | 0.0% |
| Irish | 1,804 | 12.0% |
| Italian | 357 | 2.4% |
| Korean | 23 | 0.2% |
| Laotian | 5 | 0.0% |
| Latvian | 4 | 0.0% |
| Lebanese | 2 | 0.0% |
| Lithuanian | 13 | 0.1% |
| Macedonian | 21 | 0.1% |
| Maltese | 5 | 0.0% |
| Mexican | 213 | 1.4% |
| Mexican American Indian | 8 | 0.1% |
| Navajo | 1 | 0.0% |
| Northern European | 32 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 102 | 0.7% |
| Ottawa | 2 | 0.0% |
| Pennsylvania German | 2 | 0.0% |
| Peruvian | 7 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 2,030 | 13.5% |
| Portuguese | 19 | 0.1% |
| Potawatomi | 2 | 0.0% |
| Puerto Rican | 27 | 0.2% |
| Romanian | 22 | 0.2% |
| Russian | 130 | 0.9% |
| Salvadoran | 5 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian | 24 | 0.2% |
| Scotch-Irish | 116 | 0.8% |
| Scottish | 443 | 2.9% |
| Slavic | 33 | 0.2% |
| Slovak | 15 | 0.1% |
| South American | 11 | 0.1% |
| Spaniard | 8 | 0.1% |
| Spanish | 7 | 0.1% |
| Subsaharan African | 3 | 0.0% |
| Swedish | 185 | 1.2% |
| Swiss | 11 | 0.1% |
| Thai | 4 | 0.0% |
| Ukrainian | 51 | 0.3% |
| Welsh | 63 | 0.4% | View All 76 Rows |
Immigrants in Arenac County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Arenac County came from Europe (43 | 0.3%), Canada (39 | 0.3%), Latin America (27 | 0.2%), Central America (23 | 0.2%), and Mexico (23 | 0.2%), together accounting for 1.0% of all Arenac County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Asia | 19 | 0.1% |
| Canada | 39 | 0.3% |
| Central America | 23 | 0.2% |
| Colombia | 4 | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 16 | 0.1% |
| Eastern Europe | 3 | 0.0% |
| England | 7 | 0.1% |
| Europe | 43 | 0.3% |
| France | 3 | 0.0% |
| Germany | 14 | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | 2 | 0.0% |
| Korea | 16 | 0.1% |
| Latin America | 27 | 0.2% |
| Mexico | 23 | 0.2% |
| Northern Europe | 23 | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3 | 0.0% |
| Scotland | 3 | 0.0% |
| South America | 4 | 0.0% |
| South Eastern Asia | 3 | 0.0% |
| Thailand | 1 | 0.0% |
| Western Europe | 17 | 0.1% | View All 21 Rows |
Sex and Age in Arenac County
Sex and Age in Arenac County
The most populous age groups in Arenac County are 60 to 64 Years (826 | 10.7%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (699 | 9.5%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 341 (4.4%) | 329 (4.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 321 (4.2%) | 361 (4.9%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 496 (6.5%) | 376 (5.1%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 399 (5.2%) | 421 (5.7%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 356 (4.6%) | 318 (4.3%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 395 (5.1%) | 319 (4.3%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 379 (4.9%) | 385 (5.2%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 302 (3.9%) | 349 (4.8%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 458 (6.0%) | 403 (5.5%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 429 (5.6%) | 372 (5.1%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 476 (6.2%) | 486 (6.6%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 553 (7.2%) | 699 (9.5%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 826 (10.7%) | 640 (8.7%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 719 (9.4%) | 615 (8.4%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 542 (7.0%) | 521 (7.1%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 379 (4.9%) | 271 (3.7%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 190 (2.5%) | 222 (3.0%) |
| 85 Years and over | 123 (1.6%) | 260 (3.5%) |
| Total | 7,684 (100.0%) | 7,347 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Arenac County
Median Family Size in Arenac County
The median family size in Arenac County is 2.95 persons per family, with single female/mother families (525 | 13.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.37 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (3,141 | 79.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.84 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 3,141 (79.7%) | 2.84 |
| Single Male/Father | 275 (7.0%) | 3.30 |
| Single Female/Mother | 525 (13.3%) | 3.37 |
| Total Families | 3,941 (100.0%) | 2.95 |
Median Household Size in Arenac County
The median household size in Arenac County is 2.34 persons per household, with single male/father households (275 | 4.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.83 persons per household. non-family households (2,414 | 38.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 3,141 (49.4%) | 2.85 |
| Single Male/Father | 275 (4.3%) | 3.83 |
| Single Female/Mother | 525 (8.3%) | 3.64 |
| Non-family | 2,414 (38.0%) | 1.21 |
| Total Households | 6,355 (100.0%) | 2.34 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Arenac County
Out of a total of 6,355 households in Arenac County, 3,941 (62.0%) are family households, while 2,414 (38.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,272, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,990.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 1,990 (31.3%) |
| 2-Person Households | 2,272 (35.7%) | 401 (6.3%) |
| 3-Person Households | 745 (11.7%) | 17 (0.3%) |
| 4-Person Households | 552 (8.7%) | 6 (0.1%) |
| 5-Person Households | 262 (4.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 69 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 41 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,941 (62.0%) | 2,414 (38.0%) |
Female Fertility in Arenac County
Fertility by Age in Arenac County
Average fertility rate in Arenac County is 69.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 146.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 81.4% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 149 (81.4%) | 146.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 34 (18.6%) | 28.0 |
| Total | 183 (100.0%) | 69.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Arenac County
68.3% of women with births (183) in Arenac County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 36.2% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 11.8% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 95 (63.8%) | 54 (36.2%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 30 (88.2%) | 4 (11.8%) |
| Total | 125 (68.3%) | 58 (31.7%) |
Fertility by Education in Arenac County
Average fertility rate in Arenac County is 69.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 181.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 18.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 45.4% of all women with births.
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 9 (4.9%) | 18.0 |
| High School Diploma | 31 (16.9%) | 45.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 83 (45.4%) | 77.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 48 (26.2%) | 181.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 12 (6.6%) | 88.0 |
| Total | 183 (100.0%) | 69.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Arenac County
31.7% of women with births in Arenac County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 64.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 11 (35.5%) | 20 (64.5%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 60 (72.3%) | 23 (27.7%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 33 (68.8%) | 15 (31.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 125 (68.3%) | 58 (31.7%) |
Income in Arenac County
Income Overview in Arenac County
Per Capita Income in Arenac County is $29,246, while median incomes of families and households are $66,434 and $53,487 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 15,031 | $29,246 |
| Median Family Income | 3,941 | $66,434 |
| Mean Family Income | 3,941 | $78,371 |
| Median Household Income | 6,355 | $53,487 |
| Mean Household Income | 6,355 | $65,772 |
| Income Deficit | 3,941 | $7,346 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 15,031 | 30.25% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 15,031 | 69.75¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 15,031 | 0.40 |
Earnings by Sex in Arenac County
Average Earnings in Arenac County are $31,738, $37,926 for men and $26,452 for women, a difference of 30.2%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 3,713 (53.5%) | $37,926 |
| Female | 3,229 (46.5%) | $26,452 |
| Total | 6,942 (100.0%) | $31,738 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Arenac County
The most common earnings brackets in Arenac County are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (354 | 9.5%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (237 | 7.3%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 143 (3.8%) | 214 (6.6%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 73 (2.0%) | 158 (4.9%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 133 (3.6%) | 137 (4.2%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 166 (4.5%) | 129 (4.0%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 148 (4.0%) | 157 (4.9%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 128 (3.5%) | 151 (4.7%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 94 (2.5%) | 165 (5.1%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 69 (1.9%) | 159 (4.9%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 123 (3.3%) | 104 (3.2%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 123 (3.3%) | 183 (5.7%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 290 (7.8%) | 237 (7.3%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 276 (7.4%) | 221 (6.8%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 166 (4.5%) | 186 (5.8%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 202 (5.4%) | 218 (6.8%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 258 (7.0%) | 154 (4.8%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 195 (5.2%) | 123 (3.8%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 343 (9.2%) | 191 (5.9%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 169 (4.5%) | 69 (2.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 354 (9.5%) | 202 (6.3%) |
| $100,000+ | 260 (7.0%) | 71 (2.2%) |
| Total | 3,713 (100.0%) | 3,229 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Arenac County
Average earnings in Arenac County are $42,930 for men and $29,436 for women, a difference of 31.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $83,438, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $28,750. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $62,500, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $16,042.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $28,750 | $16,042 |
| High School Diploma | $40,089 | $24,154 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $46,368 | $31,821 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,434 | $40,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,438 | $62,500 |
| Total | $42,930 | $29,436 |
Family Income in Arenac County
Family Income Brackets in Arenac County
According to the Arenac County family income data, there are 1,021 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.9% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 55 families (1.4%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 55 | 1.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 99 | 2.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 260 | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 307 | 7.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 599 | 15.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,021 | 25.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 631 | 16.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 650 | 16.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 189 | 4.8% |
| $200,000+ | 126 | 3.2% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Arenac County
6-person families (60 | 1.5%) account for the highest median family income in Arenac County with $120,893 per family, while 2-person families (2,399 | 60.9%) have the highest median income of $30,400 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 2,399 (60.9%) | $60,799 |
| 3-Person Families | 688 (17.5%) | $68,525 |
| 4-Person Families | 522 (13.3%) | $73,333 |
| 5-Person Families | 242 (6.1%) | $92,250 |
| 6-Person Families | 60 (1.5%) | $120,893 |
| 7+ Person Families | 30 (0.8%) | $118,750 |
| Total | 3,941 (100.0%) | $66,434 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Arenac County
The median family income in Arenac County is $66,434, with families comprising 3+ earners (313) having the highest median family income of $118,938, while families with 1 earner (1,294) have the lowest median family income of $50,000, accounting for 7.9% and 32.8% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 1,016 (25.8%) | $53,350 |
| 1 Earner | 1,294 (32.8%) | $50,000 |
| 2 Earners | 1,318 (33.4%) | $87,000 |
| 3+ Earners | 313 (7.9%) | $118,938 |
| Total | 3,941 (100.0%) | $66,434 |
Household Income in Arenac County
Household Income Brackets in Arenac County
With 1,449 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Arenac County, accounting for 22.8% of all households. In contrast, only 153 households (2.4%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 261 | 4.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 337 | 5.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 597 | 9.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 686 | 10.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,087 | 17.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,449 | 22.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 775 | 12.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 788 | 12.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 216 | 3.4% |
| $200,000+ | 153 | 2.4% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Arenac County
The median household income in Arenac County is $53,487, with the highest median household income of $62,442 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,254 households (19.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $41,643, with 162 households (2.5%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 162 (2.5%) | $41,643 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 1,254 (19.7%) | $62,442 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 2,504 (39.4%) | $54,167 |
| 65+ Years | 2,435 (38.3%) | $48,016 |
| Total | 6,355 (100.0%) | $53,487 |
Poverty in Arenac County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Arenac County
With 11.9% poverty level for males and 15.2% for females among the residents of Arenac County, 6 to 11 year old males and 45 to 54 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 96 males (23.0%) and 184 females (21.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 41 (12.1%) | 65 (20.0%) |
| 5 Years | 8 (12.3%) | 17 (17.9%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 96 (23.0%) | 73 (18.8%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 37 (11.4%) | 27 (10.9%) |
| 15 Years | 4 (8.3%) | 24 (20.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 29 (14.3%) | 18 (11.1%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 70 (14.0%) | 91 (19.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 67 (8.7%) | 138 (19.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 86 (11.4%) | 131 (17.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 123 (13.6%) | 184 (21.6%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 197 (14.4%) | 203 (15.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 108 (8.7%) | 98 (8.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 43 (6.3%) | 41 (5.7%) |
| Total | 909 (11.9%) | 1,110 (15.2%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Arenac County
According to the poverty statistics in Arenac County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 75 years and over are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.7% of males and 94.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 297 (87.9%) | 260 (80.0%) |
| 5 Years | 57 (87.7%) | 78 (82.1%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 321 (77.0%) | 316 (81.2%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 288 (88.6%) | 221 (89.1%) |
| 15 Years | 44 (91.7%) | 96 (80.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 174 (85.7%) | 144 (88.9%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 429 (86.0%) | 366 (80.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 700 (91.3%) | 565 (80.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 666 (88.6%) | 613 (82.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 780 (86.4%) | 669 (78.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,167 (85.6%) | 1,134 (84.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,137 (91.3%) | 1,031 (91.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 642 (93.7%) | 677 (94.3%) |
| Total | 6,702 (88.1%) | 6,170 (84.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Arenac County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Arenac County show that 5.8% or 182 of the total 3,141 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 7.8%, comprising of 57 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 2,118 (94.8%) | 117 (5.2%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 676 (92.2%) | 57 (7.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 158 (95.2%) | 8 (4.8%) |
| 5 or more Children | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,959 (94.2%) | 182 (5.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Arenac County
According to the poverty data in Arenac County, 16.7% or 46 single-father households and 25.7% or 135 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 15 households (65.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 86 households (38.1%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 3 (3.1%) | 24 (11.3%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 28 (18.2%) | 86 (38.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 15 (65.2%) | 25 (28.7%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 46 (16.7%) | 135 (25.7%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Arenac County
The poverty data for Arenac County shows that 182 of the married-couple family households (5.8%) and 181 of the single-parent households (22.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 57 households (7.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 40 household (36.4%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 117 (5.2%) | 27 (8.7%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 57 (7.8%) | 114 (30.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 8 (4.8%) | 40 (36.4%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 182 (5.8%) | 181 (22.6%) |
Employment Characteristics in Arenac County
Employment by Class of Employer in Arenac County
Among the 6,023 employed individuals in Arenac County, private company employees (4,261 | 70.8%), self-employed (not incorporated) (475 | 7.9%), and local government employees (416 | 6.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 4,261 | 70.8% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 206 | 3.4% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 475 | 7.9% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 412 | 6.8% |
| Local Government Employees | 416 | 6.9% |
| State Government Employees | 180 | 3.0% |
| Federal Government Employees | 71 | 1.2% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 2 | 0.0% |
| Total | 6,023 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Arenac County
According to the labor force statistics for Arenac County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (12,639), 52.6% or 6,648 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.2% or 479 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 87.0% or 665 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.1% or 38 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 343 (52.6%) | 38 (11.1%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 540 (80.1%) | 44 (8.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 620 (86.8%) | 41 (6.6%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 665 (87.0%) | 58 (8.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,213 (80.2%) | 90 (7.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,296 (73.5%) | 110 (8.5%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 762 (60.9%) | 20 (2.6%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 689 (47.0%) | 65 (9.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 475 (19.8%) | 11 (2.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 45 (3.1%) | 4 (8.9%) |
| Total | 6,648 (52.6%) | 479 (7.2%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Arenac County
According to labor force statistics for Arenac County, 70.2% of individuals (5,245) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (7,471) are in the labor force, with 7.3% or 383 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 79.1% or 846 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 18.6% or 73 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 393 (49.8%) | 147 (18.6%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,799 (69.5%) | 264 (10.2%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 2,204 (72.9%) | 148 (4.9%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 846 (79.1%) | 22 (2.1%) |
| Total | 5,245 (70.2%) | 545 (7.3%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Arenac County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Arenac County are Management (452 | 7.3%), Community & Social Service (387 | 6.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (325 | 5.3%), Health Technologists (239 | 3.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (210 | 3.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Arenac County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (99.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (88.1%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (73.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (91.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (90.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (85.9%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 269 (59.5%) | 183 (40.5%) |
| Business & Financial | 87 (60.0%) | 58 (40.0%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 185 (88.1%) | 25 (11.9%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 32 (64.0%) | 18 (36.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 136 (99.3%) | 1 (0.7%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 17 (73.9%) | 6 (26.1%) |
| Community & Social Service | 106 (27.4%) | 281 (72.6%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 55 (42.3%) | 75 (57.7%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 5 (23.8%) | 16 (76.2%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 28 (14.1%) | 170 (85.9%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 18 (47.4%) | 20 (52.6%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 30 (9.2%) | 295 (90.8%) |
| Health Technologists | 21 (8.8%) | 218 (91.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 677 (44.6%) | 842 (55.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,326 (54.0%) | 2,833 (46.0%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Arenac County are Healthcare Support (333 | 5.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (329 | 5.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (233 | 3.8%), Security & Protection (114 | 1.8%), and Personal Care & Service (99 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Arenac County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (78.6%), Security & Protection (77.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (75.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (94.9%), Personal Care & Service (82.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (73.6%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 17 (5.1%) | 316 (94.9%) |
| Security & Protection | 88 (77.2%) | 26 (22.8%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 44 (75.9%) | 14 (24.1%) |
| Law Enforcement | 44 (78.6%) | 12 (21.4%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 87 (26.4%) | 242 (73.6%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 153 (65.7%) | 80 (34.3%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 17 (17.2%) | 82 (82.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 362 (32.7%) | 746 (67.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,326 (54.0%) | 2,833 (46.0%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Arenac County are Office & Administration (642 | 10.4%), and Sales & Related (639 | 10.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 265 (41.5%) | 374 (58.5%) |
| Office & Administration | 138 (21.5%) | 504 (78.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 403 (31.5%) | 878 (68.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,326 (54.0%) | 2,833 (46.0%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Arenac County are Construction & Extraction (369 | 6.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (309 | 5.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (123 | 2.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 105 (85.4%) | 18 (14.6%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 346 (93.8%) | 23 (6.2%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 304 (98.4%) | 5 (1.6%) |
| Total (Category) | 755 (94.3%) | 46 (5.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,326 (54.0%) | 2,833 (46.0%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Arenac County are Production (702 | 11.4%), Transportation (425 | 6.9%), and Material Moving (323 | 5.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 526 (74.9%) | 176 (25.1%) |
| Transportation | 371 (87.3%) | 54 (12.7%) |
| Material Moving | 232 (71.8%) | 91 (28.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,129 (77.9%) | 321 (22.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,326 (54.0%) | 2,833 (46.0%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Arenac County
Employment Industries in Arenac County
The major employment industries in Arenac County include Manufacturing (1,164 | 18.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (861 | 14.0%), Retail Trade (804 | 13.1%), Construction (488 | 7.9%), and Accommodation & Food Services (428 | 7.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Arenac County
The Arenac County industries that see more men than women are Construction (91.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (89.0%), and Manufacturing (78.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (89.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (72.2%), and Educational Services (68.1%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 184 (76.0%) | 58 (24.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 14 (70.0%) | 6 (30.0%) |
| Construction | 444 (91.0%) | 44 (9.0%) |
| Manufacturing | 915 (78.6%) | 249 (21.4%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 82 (57.3%) | 61 (42.7%) |
| Retail Trade | 380 (47.3%) | 424 (52.7%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 315 (89.0%) | 39 (11.0%) |
| Utilities | 59 (72.8%) | 22 (27.2%) |
| Information | 9 (33.3%) | 18 (66.7%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 43 (44.8%) | 53 (55.2%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 25 (62.5%) | 15 (37.5%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 120 (55.3%) | 97 (44.7%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 134 (66.0%) | 69 (34.0%) |
| Educational Services | 111 (31.9%) | 237 (68.1%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 95 (11.0%) | 766 (89.0%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 63 (45.0%) | 77 (55.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 119 (27.8%) | 309 (72.2%) |
| Public Administration | 90 (39.3%) | 139 (60.7%) |
| Total | 3,326 (54.0%) | 2,833 (46.0%) |
Education in Arenac County
School Enrollment in Arenac County
The most common levels of schooling among the 2,640 students in Arenac County are high school (750 | 28.4%), middle school (707 | 26.8%), and elementary school (526 | 19.9%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 182 | 6.9% |
| Kindergarten | 121 | 4.6% |
| Elementary School | 526 | 19.9% |
| Middle School | 707 | 26.8% |
| High School | 750 | 28.4% |
| College / Undergraduate | 303 | 11.5% |
| Graduate / Professional | 51 | 1.9% |
| Total | 2,640 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Arenac County
Out of a total of 2,640 students who are enrolled in schools in Arenac County, 211 (8.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,429 (92.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 23 (24.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 840 (96.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 105 (88.2%) | 14 (11.8%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 566 (88.3%) | 75 (11.7%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 840 (96.3%) | 32 (3.7%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 493 (95.7%) | 22 (4.3%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 154 (84.2%) | 29 (15.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 123 (91.1%) | 12 (8.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 74 (93.7%) | 5 (6.3%) |
| 35 Years and over | 73 (76.0%) | 23 (24.0%) |
| Total | 2,429 (92.0%) | 211 (8.0%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Arenac County
Education (465 | 25.9%), business (342 | 19.1%), science & technology (180 | 10.0%), arts & humanities (155 | 8.6%), and engineering (125 | 7.0%) are the most common fields of study among 1,793 individuals in Arenac County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 44 | 2.5% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 68 | 3.8% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 41 | 2.3% |
| Psychology | 92 | 5.1% |
| Social Sciences | 95 | 5.3% |
| Engineering | 125 | 7.0% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 2 | 0.1% |
| Science & Technology | 180 | 10.0% |
| Business | 342 | 19.1% |
| Education | 465 | 25.9% |
| Literature & Languages | 49 | 2.7% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 83 | 4.6% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 12 | 0.7% |
| Communications | 40 | 2.2% |
| Arts & Humanities | 155 | 8.6% |
| Total | 1,793 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Arenac County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Arenac County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Arenac County are males with 2 vehicles (1,356, accounting for 41.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,105, making up 49.5%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 67 (2.0%) | 52 (1.9%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 458 (14.0%) | 506 (18.5%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 1,356 (41.4%) | 1,105 (40.4%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 947 (28.9%) | 693 (25.3%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 302 (9.2%) | 240 (8.8%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 147 (4.5%) | 141 (5.1%) |
| Total | 3,277 (100.0%) | 2,737 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Arenac County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Arenac County are 10 to 14 minutes (710 commuters, 12.7%), 15 to 19 minutes (701 commuters, 12.5%), and 5 to 9 minutes (696 commuters, 12.4%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 362 | 6.5% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 696 | 12.4% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 710 | 12.7% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 701 | 12.5% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 639 | 11.4% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 385 | 6.9% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 521 | 9.3% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 160 | 2.9% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 185 | 3.3% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 516 | 9.2% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 488 | 8.7% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 242 | 4.3% |
Commute Time by Sex in Arenac County
The most common commute times in Arenac County are 10 to 14 minutes (412 commuters, 13.4%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (356 commuters, 14.1%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 127 (4.1%) | 235 (9.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 363 (11.8%) | 333 (13.2%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 412 (13.4%) | 298 (11.8%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 345 (11.2%) | 356 (14.1%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 381 (12.4%) | 258 (10.2%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 261 (8.5%) | 124 (4.9%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 222 (7.2%) | 299 (11.8%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 81 (2.6%) | 79 (3.1%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 74 (2.4%) | 111 (4.4%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 321 (10.4%) | 195 (7.7%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 304 (9.9%) | 184 (7.3%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 189 (6.1%) | 53 (2.1%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Arenac County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Arenac County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (351, 11.4%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (461, 18.3%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 242 (7.9%) | 69 (2.7%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 236 (7.7%) | 86 (3.4%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 319 (10.4%) | 207 (8.2%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 293 (9.5%) | 131 (5.2%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 325 (10.5%) | 286 (11.3%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 351 (11.4%) | 461 (18.3%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 250 (8.1%) | 245 (9.7%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 193 (6.3%) | 232 (9.2%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 102 (3.3%) | 108 (4.3%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 150 (4.9%) | 160 (6.3%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 81 (2.6%) | 63 (2.5%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 38 (1.2%) | 41 (1.6%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 314 (10.2%) | 271 (10.7%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 186 (6.0%) | 165 (6.5%) |
| Total | 3,080 (100.0%) | 2,525 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Arenac County
Occupancy by Ownership in Arenac County
Of the total 6,355 dwellings in Arenac County, owner-occupied units account for 5,406 (85.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 949 (14.9%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 5,406 | 85.1% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 949 | 14.9% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 6,355 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Arenac County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 1,990 | 31.3% |
| 2-Person Household | 2,673 | 42.1% |
| 3-Person Household | 762 | 12.0% |
| 4+ Person Household | 930 | 14.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 6,355 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Arenac County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 1,513 (76.0%) | 477 (24.0%) |
| 2-Person Household | 2,425 (90.7%) | 248 (9.3%) |
| 3-Person Household | 640 (84.0%) | 122 (16.0%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 828 (89.0%) | 102 (11.0%) |
| Total Housing Units | 5,406 (85.1%) | 949 (14.9%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Arenac County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 470 (81.5%) | 107 (18.5%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,807 (80.1%) | 449 (19.9%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 2,167 (87.0%) | 324 (13.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 962 (93.3%) | 69 (6.7%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Arenac County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 717 | 11.3% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 699 | 11.0% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 906 | 14.3% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,598 | 25.2% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,468 | 23.1% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 690 | 10.9% |
| 85 Years and Over | 277 | 4.4% |
| Total | 6,355 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Arenac County
Median Income by Occupancy in Arenac County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 5,406 (85.1%) | $58,300 |
| Renter-Occupied | 949 (14.9%) | $27,957 |
| Average | 6,355 (100.0%) | $53,487 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Arenac County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 128 (2.4%) | 41 (4.3%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 51 (0.9%) | 42 (4.4%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 196 (3.6%) | 143 (15.1%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 192 (3.5%) | 93 (9.8%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 193 (3.6%) | 117 (12.3%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 543 (10.0%) | 146 (15.4%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 931 (17.2%) | 158 (16.7%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,312 (24.3%) | 139 (14.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 746 (13.8%) | 31 (3.3%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 758 (14.0%) | 29 (3.1%) |
| $150,000 or more | 356 (6.6%) | 10 (1.1%) |
| Total | 5,406 (100.0%) | 949 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Arenac County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 522 (9.7%) | 82 (8.6%) |
| $300 to $499 | 1,209 (22.4%) | 167 (17.6%) |
| $500 to $799 | 1,460 (27.0%) | 331 (34.9%) |
| $800 to $999 | 637 (11.8%) | 131 (13.8%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 954 (17.6%) | 126 (13.3%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 421 (7.8%) | 3 (0.3%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 147 (2.7%) | 11 (1.2%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 23 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 33 (0.6%) | 16 (1.7%) |
| Total | 5,406 (100.0%) | 949 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Arenac County
Housing Structures in Arenac County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 5,024 | 79.1% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 65 | 1.0% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 30 | 0.5% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 115 | 1.8% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 105 | 1.7% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 219 | 3.5% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 797 | 12.5% |
| Total | 6,355 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Arenac County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 4,684 (93.2%) | 340 (6.8%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 45 (69.2%) | 20 (30.8%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 30 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 53 (46.1%) | 62 (53.9%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 105 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 3 (1.4%) | 216 (98.6%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 621 (77.9%) | 176 (22.1%) |
| Total | 5,406 (85.1%) | 949 (14.9%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Arenac County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 18 (0.3%) | 85 (9.0%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 123 (2.3%) | 214 (22.6%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 1,639 (30.3%) | 435 (45.8%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 2,339 (43.3%) | 165 (17.4%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 1,287 (23.8%) | 50 (5.3%) |
| Total | 5,406 (100.0%) | 949 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Arenac County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 2,248 (41.6%) | 487 (51.3%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 1,906 (35.3%) | 245 (25.8%) |
| Electricity | 244 (4.5%) | 94 (9.9%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 119 (2.2%) | 4 (0.4%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 882 (16.3%) | 98 (10.3%) |
| No Fuel Used | 7 (0.1%) | 21 (2.2%) |
| Total | 5,406 (100.0%) | 949 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Arenac County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 228 (4.2%) | 236 (24.9%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,523 (28.2%) | 454 (47.8%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 2,272 (42.0%) | 208 (21.9%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 1,383 (25.6%) | 51 (5.4%) |
| Total | 5,406 (100.0%) | 949 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Arenac County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Arenac County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 2,830 | 2,576 |
| Median Property Value | $105,100 | $133,500 |
| Median Household Income | $48,500 | $256 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $448 | $31 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,450 | $114 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Arenac County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 544 (19.2%) | 129 (5.0%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 799 (28.2%) | 772 (30.0%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 1,233 (43.6%) | 1,419 (55.1%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 192 (6.8%) | 213 (8.3%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 52 (1.8%) | 31 (1.2%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 3 (0.1%) | 5 (0.2%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 7 (0.3%) | 7 (0.3%) |
| Total | 2,830 (100.0%) | 2,576 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Arenac County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 139 (4.9%) | 37 (1.4%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 414 (14.6%) | 40 (1.5%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 358 (12.7%) | 167 (6.5%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 579 (20.5%) | 185 (7.2%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 659 (23.3%) | 352 (13.7%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 279 (9.9%) | 653 (25.4%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 302 (10.7%) | 467 (18.1%) |
| $150,000 or more | 100 (3.5%) | 456 (17.7%) |
| Total | 2,830 (100.0%) | 2,576 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Arenac County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 1,237 (43.7%) | 69,977 (2,716.5%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 581 (20.5%) | 1,279 (49.6%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 307 (10.8%) | 599 (23.3%) |
| 4.0x or more | 664 (23.5%) | 323 (12.5%) |
| Total | 2,830 (100.0%) | 2,576 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Arenac County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 456 (16.1%) | 8 (0.3%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 929 (32.8%) | 181 (7.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 1,248 (44.1%) | 881 (34.2%) |
| Total | 2,830 (100.0%) | 2,576 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Arenac County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Arenac County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 815 (98.2%) | 15 (1.8%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 2,019 (97.3%) | 56 (2.7%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 776 (86.0%) | 126 (14.0%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 1,161 (84.8%) | 208 (15.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,354 (90.5%) | 142 (9.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,628 (92.7%) | 128 (7.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 2,534 (93.8%) | 167 (6.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,369 (99.8%) | 5 (0.2%) |
| 75 Years and older | 1,403 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 14,059 (94.3%) | 847 (5.7%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Arenac County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 815 (98.2%) | 15 (1.8%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 2,019 (97.3%) | 56 (2.7%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 776 (86.0%) | 126 (14.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Arenac County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 1,820 (94.7%) | 102 (5.3%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 3,383 (94.0%) | 217 (6.0%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,157 (92.6%) | 251 (7.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,998 (94.0%) | 127 (6.0%) |
| $100,000 and over | 3,639 (96.1%) | 148 (3.9%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Arenac County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 512 (61.7%) | 355 (42.8%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 852 (41.1%) | 1,345 (64.8%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 307 (34.0%) | 506 (56.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 542 (39.6%) | 688 (50.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 476 (31.8%) | 964 (64.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 525 (29.9%) | 1,185 (67.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,073 (39.7%) | 1,706 (63.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,363 (99.5%) | 1,696 (71.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,393 (99.3%) | 1,158 (82.5%) |
| Total | 8,043 (54.0%) | 9,603 (64.4%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Arenac County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 76 (7.1%) | 59 (5.8%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 112 (8.8%) | 137 (11.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 599 (19.8%) | 640 (21.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 398 (32.0%) | 213 (18.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 349 (50.9%) | 330 (46.0%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Arenac County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 6 (0.6%) | 6 (0.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 14 (1.1%) | 2 (0.2%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 178 (5.9%) | 76 (2.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 224 (18.0%) | 57 (5.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 181 (26.4%) | 156 (21.7%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (1.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 17 (1.3%) | 30 (2.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 68 (2.2%) | 132 (4.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 65 (5.2%) | 45 (4.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 71 (10.4%) | 53 (7.4%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 69 (6.5%) | 34 (3.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 81 (6.4%) | 91 (7.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 217 (7.2%) | 253 (8.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 83 (6.7%) | 66 (5.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 69 (10.1%) | 136 (18.9%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 15 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 16 (1.3%) | 20 (1.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 301 (10.0%) | 382 (13.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 166 (13.3%) | 148 (13.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 172 (25.1%) | 265 (36.9%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 15 (1.4%) | 11 (1.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 11 (0.9%) | 21 (1.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 89 (2.9%) | 146 (5.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 81 (6.5%) | 46 (4.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 51 (7.4%) | 125 (17.4%) |
Technology Access in Arenac County
Computing Device Access in Arenac County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 4,378 | 68.9% |
| Smartphone | 4,915 | 77.3% |
| Tablet | 3,179 | 50.0% |
| No Computing Device | 765 | 12.0% |
| Total | 6,355 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Arenac County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 51 | 0.8% |
| Broadband Home | 3,565 | 56.1% |
| Cellular Data Only | 1,164 | 18.3% |
| Satellite Internet | 633 | 10.0% |
| No Internet | 1,029 | 16.2% |
| Total | 6,355 | 100.0% |
Arenac County Summary
Arenac County is located in the east-central region of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. It is bordered by Bay County to the north, Iosco County to the east, Ogemaw County to the south, and Saginaw County to the west. The county seat is Standish, and the largest city is Au Gres. The county has a total area of 576 square miles, of which 573 square miles is land and 3 square miles is water.
History
Arenac County was first organized in 1883 from parts of Bay and Iosco counties. It was named after the Arenac River, which was derived from the Chippewa word for “eagle.” The county was originally home to the Chippewa, Ottawa, and Potawatomi Native American tribes. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the early 1800s, and the county was officially organized in 1883.
In the late 1800s, the county was home to several lumber mills, which provided jobs for many of the residents. The lumber industry declined in the early 1900s, and the county’s economy shifted to agriculture and tourism. The county is still home to several small farms, as well as several tourist attractions, such as the Au Gres-Sims State Forest and the Au Gres River.
Geography
Arenac County is located in the east-central region of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. It is bordered by Bay County to the north, Iosco County to the east, Ogemaw County to the south, and Saginaw County to the west. The county has a total area of 576 square miles, of which 573 square miles is land and 3 square miles is water.
The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern and eastern parts. The Au Gres River runs through the county, and there are several small lakes and ponds scattered throughout the area. The county is home to several state forests, including the Au Gres-Sims State Forest and the Standish State Forest.
Economy
The economy of Arenac County is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The county is home to several small farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay. The county is also home to several tourist attractions, such as the Au Gres-Sims State Forest and the Au Gres River.
In addition to agriculture and tourism, the county is home to several manufacturing companies, including a paper mill and a furniture factory. The county is also home to several small businesses, such as restaurants, shops, and service providers.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population of Arenac County was 17,973. The population density was 31.3 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 94.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,945, and the median income for a family was $45,945. The per capita income for the county was $19,845. About 14.2% of the population was below the poverty line.
Conclusion
Arenac County is located in the east-central region of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. It was first organized in 1883 and is named after the Arenac River. The county has a total area of 576 square miles, and the largest city is Au Gres. The economy of the county is largely based on agriculture and tourism, and the population was 17,973 as of the 2010 census.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Arenac County?
Total Population of Arenac County is 15,031.
What is the Total Male Population of Arenac County?
Total Male Population of Arenac County is 7,684.
What is the Total Female Population of Arenac County?
Total Female Population of Arenac County is 7,347.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Arenac County?
There are 104.59 Males per 100 Females in Arenac County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Arenac County?
There are 95.61 Females per 100 Males in Arenac County.
What is the Median Population Age in Arenac County?
Median Population Age in Arenac County is 50.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Arenac County
Average Family Size in Arenac County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Arenac County
Average Household Size in Arenac County is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Arenac County?
Per Capita income in Arenac County is $29,246.
What is the Median Family Income in Arenac County?
Median Family Income in Arenac County is $66,434.
What is the Median Household income in Arenac County?
Median Household Income in Arenac County is $53,487.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Arenac County?
Income or Wage Gap in Arenac County is 30.3%.
Women in Arenac County earn 69.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Arenac County?
Family Income Deficit in Arenac County is $7,346.
Families that are below poverty line in Arenac County earn $7,346 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Arenac County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Arenac County is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Arenac County?
There are 6,648 People in the Labor Forcein in Arenac County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Arenac County?
52.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Arenac County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Arenac County?
Unemployment Rate in Arenac County is 7.2%.