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Isabella County, MI: growth, migration and housing
Isabella County has 64,691 residents, up 0.3% since 2020 (-0.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 2,039 households moved in and 2,051 moved out (-12 net), while a net $13.9M of income left. Median household income is $55,237, the median home $170,400 and median rent $913 a month.
In Michigan: 53rd of 83 counties for 5-year population growth · 56th of 83 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 71st of 83 counties for median household income · 47th of 83 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Isabella County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Gratiot County, MI | 180 | $7.1M |
| Clare County, MI | 173 | $6.1M |
| Midland County, MI | 146 | $5.8M |
| Mecosta County, MI | 86 | $3.0M |
| Kent County, MI | 74 | $3.0M |
| Montcalm County, MI | 69 | $2.9M |
| Oakland County, MI | 67 | $3.6M |
| Ingham County, MI | 59 | $2.5M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Isabella County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Gratiot County, MI | 162 | $6.7M |
| Midland County, MI | 147 | $6.4M |
| Clare County, MI | 136 | $7.6M |
| Oakland County, MI | 94 | $4.4M |
| Mecosta County, MI | 86 | $3.5M |
| Kent County, MI | 85 | $3.8M |
| Ingham County, MI | 79 | $2.8M |
| Saginaw County, MI | 65 | $2.9M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.