County population in 2012: 32,608 (36% urban, 64% rural); it was 30,484 in 2000 County owner-occupied with a mortgage or a loan houses and condos in 2010: 6,409 County owner-occupied free and clear houses and condos in 2010: 3,479 County owner-occupied houses and condos in 2000: 9,362 Renter-occupied apartments: 3,133 (it was 2,462 in 2000)
% of renters here:
21%
State:
28%
Land area: 565 sq. mi. Water area: 10.3 sq. mi.
Population density: 58 people per square mile
(average).
Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Wexford County: 82.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
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Industries providing employment: Manufacturing (22.8%), Educational,health and social services (16.9%), Retail trade (13.3%).
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $1,461 (1.2%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $1,188 (1.2%)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 16.4%
(15.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 38.0% for Black residents, 53.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 28.9% for American Indian residents, 50.3% for other race residents, 40.3% for two or more races residents) Median age of residents in 2010: 40 years old
(Males: 39 years old, Females: 41 years old)
(Median age for: White residents: 41 years old, Black residents: 22 years old, American Indian residents: 34 years old, Asian residents: 32 years old, Hispanic or Latino residents: 18 years old, Other race residents: 26 years old)
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This county:
10.3%
Whole state:
10.5%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This county:
3.9%
Whole state:
4.8%
Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Wexford County is $469 a month. Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $547 a month. Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $724 a month.
Notable locations in this county outside city limits:
Notable locations in Wexford County: Cadillac Camp (A), Cornell School (B), McNett School (C), Yuma Station (D), Haring Station (E), Gilbert Station (F), Haire Station (G), Missaukee Junction Station (H), Old US-131 State Forest Campground (I), Indian Crossing Campground (J), Harrietta State Fish Hatchery (K), Hemlock Campground (L), Bunker Hill Golf Course (M), Pine River Paddlesport Center and Campground (N), Peterson Bridge Campground (O), Baxter Bridge State Forest Campground (P), Caberfae Peaks Ski and Golf Resort (Q), Selma Center School (R), Johnny's Game and Fish Park (S), Northern District Fairgrounds (T). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Wexford County include: Bethel Chapel (A), Kingdom Hall (B), Church of Christ Disciples (C), Rollins Church (D), Boon Baptist Church (E), Foursquare Lighthouse Church (F), Pilgrim Holiness Church (G), Saint Theresa's Church (H), Trinity Lutheran Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Hobart Cemetery (1), Greenwood Cemetery (2), Cherry Grove Cemetery (3), Harrietta Cemetery (4), West Cemetery (5), Banker Cemetery (6), Section 16 Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Twin Lakes (A), Pleasant Lake (B), Peterson Lake (C), Buttermilk Lake (D), Carp Lake (E), Carpenter Lake (F), Cedar Lake (G), Ferguson Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Buttermilk Creek (A), Burkett Creek (B), Brandy Creek (C), Blind Creek (D), Apple Creek (E), Anderson Creek (F), Adams Creek (G), Fife Lake Outlet (H), Johnson Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Parks in Wexford County include: Brandy Brook Waterfowl Area (1), Clofax Township Park (2), Mitchell Creek Waterfowl Area (3), Pine River Experimental Forest (4), White Pine Trail State Park (5), Caberfae Ski Resort Historical Marker (6), First Wexford County Courthouse Historical Marker (7). Display/hide their locations on the map
Current college students: 914 People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 82.0% People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 15.3%
Number of foreign born residents: 559 (61% naturalized citizens)
Wexford County:
1.8%
Whole state:
5.3%
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
1995 to March 2000: 108
1990 to 1994: 61
1985 to 1989: 38
1980 to 1984: 18
1975 to 1979: 42
1970 to 1974: 41
1970 to 1974: 63
1965 to 1969: 188
Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.9 minutes
Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 80.1%
Housing units in structures:
One, detached: 10,782
One, attached: 84
Two: 292
3 or 4: 302
5 to 9: 245
10 to 19: 87
20 or more: 269
Mobile homes: 2,646
Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 165
Housing units in Wexford County with a mortgage: 3,758 (240 second mortgage, 479 home equity loan, 14 both second mortgage and home equity loan) Houses without a mortgage: 1,930
Here:
66.1% with mortgage
State:
69.7% with mortgage
Religion statistics:
Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 40.53%
Here
40.5%
USA
50.2%
Total adherents: 12,356 Total congregations: 47
Adherents
Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations
Name
Catholic Church
American Baptist Churches in the USA
United Methodist Church
Church of the Nazarene
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Adherents
3,671 (29.7%)
1,260 (10.2%)
994 (8.0%)
679 (5.5%)
599 (4.8%)
Congregations
3 (6.4%)
2 (4.3%)
5 (10.6%)
3 (6.4%)
2 (4.3%)
Name
Lutheran Church
The Wesleyan Church
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Christian Reformed Church in North America
Other
Adherents
526 (4.3%)
500 (4.0%)
455 (3.7%)
404 (3.3%)
3,268 (26.4%)
Congregations
2 (4.3%)
1 (2.1%)
1 (2.1%)
1 (2.1%)
27 (57.4%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Average size of farms: 116 acres Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $24,101 Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $346.14 The value of nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 5.63% The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 33.10% Average total farm production expenses per farm: $20,144 Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 40.13% Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 2.31% Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $26,412 The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 96.71% Average age of principal farm operators: 55 years Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 7.76 Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 23.02% Corn for grain: 1316 harvested acres All wheat for grain: 484 harvested acres Vegetables: 191 harvested acres Land in orchards: 24 acres
Tornado activity:
Wexford County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is below Michigan state average. It is 1.6 times below overall U.S. average. Tornadoes in this county have caused one injury recorded between 1950 and 2004. On 6/7/1974, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado injured one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.
Most recent natural disasters:
Michigan Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Incident Period: June 6, 2008 to July 13, 2008, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1777): July 14, 2008, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1777, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
Michigan Hurricane Katrina Evacuation, Incident Period: August 29, 2005 to October 1, 2005, Emergency Declared (EM-3225): September 7, 2005, FEMA Id: FEMA-EM-3225, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
Michigan Blizzards and Snowstorms, Incident Period: January 27, 1978, Emergency Declared (EM-3057): January 27, 1978, FEMA Id: FEMA-EM-3057, Natural disaster type: Snowstorm, Blizzard
Michigan Drought, Incident Period: March 2, 1977, Emergency Declared (EM-3035): March 2, 1977, FEMA Id: FEMA-EM-3035, Natural disaster type: Drought
The number of natural disasters in Wexford County (4) is a lot smaller than the US average (12). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 1 Emergencies Declared: 3
Other production occupations including supervisors (10%)
Metal workers and plastic workers (7%)
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
Assemblers and fabricators (5%)
Laborers and material movers, hand (4%)
Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)
Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
Cashiers (5%)
Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (4%)
Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (4%)
Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)
Waiters and waitresses (3%)
Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):
Canada (19%)
Germany (13%)
India (13%)
Mexico (13%)
United Kingdom (8%)
Philippines (5%)
Hungary (3%)
Most common first ancestries reported in Wexford County (%):
German (21%)
English (11%)
United States or American (9%)
Irish (9%)
Dutch (6%)
Swedish (6%)
Polish (5%)
Means of transportation to work:
Drove a car alone: 10,728 (79%)
Carpooled: 1,824 (13%)
Bus or trolley bus: 55 (0%)
Streetcar or trolley car: 4 (0%)
Motorcycle: 12 (0%)
Bicycle: 33 (0%)
Walked: 359 (3%)
Other means: 84 (1%)
Worked at home: 507 (4%)
Owners and renters by unit type in %
Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders
People in group quarters in Wexford County, Michigan in 2000:
180 people in nursing homes
66 people in other group homes
44 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
32 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
22 people in homes for the mentally retarded
9 people in halfway houses
8 people in homes for the mentally ill
7 people in agriculture workers' dormitories on farms
3 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse
People in group quarters in Wexford County, Michigan in 2010:
138 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
83 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
81 people in other noninstitutional facilities
68 people in group homes intended for adults
13 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness
6 people in residential treatment centers for adults
Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $41,151.
7.47% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($33,097 average adjusted gross income)
Here:
7.47%
Michigan average:
5.24%
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
6.05% relocated from other counties in Michigan ($24,905 average AGI)
1.42% relocated from other states ($8,191 average AGI)
Wexford County:
1.42%
Michigan average:
1.38%
Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
7.45% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($25,347 average adjusted gross income)
Here:
7.45%
Michigan average:
5.98%
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
5.38% relocated to other counties in Michigan ($17,343 average AGI)
2.07% relocated to other states ($8,006 average AGI)
Wexford County:
2.07%
Michigan average:
2.21%
Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries
Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 14.0 Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 13.0
Births per 1000 population in Wexford County
Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 9.6 Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 9.7
Deaths per 1000 population in Wexford County
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 8.1 Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2006: 5.6
Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Wexford County
Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 5,625 (4,654 aged, 971 disabled) Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 13% Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 10%
Short term general hospitals per 100,000 population in 2004: 3.18 Short term general hospital admissions per 100,000 population in 2004: 13065.98 Short term general hospital beds per 100,000 population in 2004: 250.840 Emergency room visits per 100,000 population in 2004: 66822.25
General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1377.210 Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 944.280 Dentists per 100,000 population in 1998: 12.55
Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 44.54 Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 84.7
Limited-service eating places per 100,000 population in 2005 : 25.1
Suicides per 1,000,000 population from 2000 to 2006: 156.4. This is more than state average.
Household type by relationship:
Households: 32,346
In family households: 27,333 (6,581 male householders, 2,374 female householders)
6,789 spouses, 9,101 children (8,189 natural, 310 adopted, 602 stepchildren), 589 grandchildren, 198 brothers or sisters, 174 parents, 253 other relatives, 1,104 non-relatives
In nonfamily households: 5,013 (2,055 male householders (1,600 living alone)), 2,011 female householders (1,706 living alone)), 947 nonrelatives
In group quarters: 389 (221 institutionalized population)
Size of family households: 4,301 2-persons, 1,900 3-persons, 1,524 4-persons, 768 5-persons, 285 6-persons, 177 7-or-more-persons.
96.9% of residents of Wexford County speak English at home.
1.1% of residents speak Spanish at home (75% speak English very well, 12% speak English well, 12% speak English not well, 1% don't speak English at all).
1.5% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (63% speak English very well, 16% speak English well, 19% speak English not well, 2% don't speak English at all).
0.3% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (79% speak English very well, 19% speak English well, 2% speak English not well).
0.2% of residents speak other language at home (53% speak English very well, 35% speak English well, 12% speak English not well).
In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $293,857,000 ($9331 per capita) Department of Defense expenditure: $137,511,000 Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $86,369,000 Federal other direct payments to individuals: $33,307,000 Federal direct payments not to individuals: $327,000 Federal grants: $28,335,000 Federal procurement contracts: $135,796,000 ($133,956,000 Department of Defense) Federal salaries and wages: $9,722,000 ($669,000 Department of Defense) Federal Government direct loans: $532,000 Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $16,277,000 Federal Government insurance: $2,946,000
Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 2,010
Here:
63 per 1000 residents
State:
68 per 1000 residents
Deaths: 1,561
Here:
49 per 1000 residents
State:
45 per 1000 residents
Net international migration: +57
Here:
+2 per 1000 residents
State:
+12 per 1000 residents
Net internal migration: +929
Here:
+29 per 1000 residents
State:
-16 per 1000 residents
Population growth in Wexford County
Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 2.91 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:
5.9
State:
6.1
Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:
4.4
State:
4.1
Year house built
2005 or later: 489
2000 to 2004: 1,581
1990 to 1999: 3,062
1980 to 1989: 1,746
1970 to 1979: 2,848
1960 to 1969: 1,562
1950 to 1959: 1,246
1940 to 1949: 853
1939 or earlier: 2,955
Rooms in houses/apartments in Wexford County, Michigan
56% of Wexford County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago. Out of people who lived in different houses, 48% lived in this county. Out of people who lived in different counties, 75% lived in Michigan.
Wexford County:
56.1%
State average:
58.3%
Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:
This state: 25615
Northeast: 555
Midwest: 1792
South: 1107
West: 729
Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $72,900
Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 3%
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 3%
Year Householders Moved Into Unit:
Most commonly used house heating fuel in Wexford County
40.0 years
38.0 years
(46.1%)
(53.9%)
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