Emmet County, Michigan

Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,285 km² (882 mi²). 1,212 km² (468 mi²) of it is land and 1,073 km² (414 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 46.97% water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 31,437 people, 12,577 households, and 8,527 families residing in the county. The population density is 26/km² (67/mi²). There are 18,554 housing units at an average density of 15/km² (40/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 94.33% White, 0.47% African American, 3.11% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.16% from other races, and 1.47% from two or more races. 0.91% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 12,577 households out of which 31.70% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.90% are married couples living together, 8.50% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.20% are non-families. 26.90% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.00% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.44 and the average family size is 2.97.

In the county the population is spread out with 25.30% under the age of 18, 7.10% from 18 to 24, 28.10% from 25 to 44, 25.20% from 45 to 64, and 14.30% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 96.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $40,222, and the median income for a family is $48,140. Males have a median income of $33,385 versus $24,173 for females. The per capita income for the county is $21,070. 7.40% of the population and 4.50% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 7.30% are under the age of 18 and 7.80% are 65 or older.

Cities and Towns

• Alanson
• Bear Creek Township
• Bliss Township
• Carp Lake Township
• Center Township
• Cross Village Township
• Friendship Township
• Harbor Springs
• Little Traverse Township
• Littlefield Township
• Maple River Township
• McKinley Township
• Pellston
• Petoskey
• Pleasantview Township
• Readmond Township
• Resort Township
• Springvale Township
• Wawatam Township
• West Traverse Township