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Manistee County, MI: growth, migration and housing
Manistee County has 25,656 residents, up 2.3% since 2020 (+0.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 677 households moved in and 583 moved out (+94 net), bringing in a net $13.0M of income. Median household income is $63,516, the median home $182,200 and median rent $842 a month.
In Michigan: 21st of 83 counties for 5-year population growth · 12th of 83 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 44th of 83 counties for median household income · 39th of 83 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Manistee County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Mason County, MI | 62 | $2.3M |
| Benzie County, MI | 57 | $2.9M |
| Grand Traverse County, MI | 51 | $3.0M |
| Kent County, MI | 36 | $2.6M |
| Wexford County, MI | 25 | $0.9M |
| Oakland County, MI | 23 | $2.0M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Manistee County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Mason County, MI | 68 | $4.1M |
| Grand Traverse County, MI | 46 | $2.6M |
| Benzie County, MI | 41 | $1.4M |
| Wexford County, MI | 25 | $1.8M |
| Kent County, MI | 24 | $1.0M |
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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.