Dickinson County, Michigan: commercial real estate data.
Dickinson County, Michigan had an estimated 25,995 residents on July 1, 2024, up 0.2 percent since the 2020 census base of 25,955, across 761 square miles. County output reached $1.76 bn in 2024, 806 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 20 7(a) approvals worth $8.1 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Dickinson County
How many people live in Dickinson County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202425,954
- Households11,905
- Average household size2.18
- Median household income$65,156
- Median age46.9
- Median gross rent$797 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$153,300
- Home value to household income2.4 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income14.7 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher25.3 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree7.7 percent
- Adults 25 and over19,085
- Population under 185,181
- Share under 1820.0 percent
- Population 65 and over6,278
- Share 65 and over24.2 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6414,495
- Civilian labor force12,313
- Unemployment rate3.6 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over59.3 percent
- Rank by population among Michigan counties53rd of 83
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included1618th of 3,222
Dickinson County is the 53rd largest of 83 Michigan counties by population. A median home costs 2.4 times median household income, which is affordable by national standards. Residents 65 and over outnumber those under 18, at 24.2 percent against 20.0 percent, which points demand at health care, services and single story product rather than schools.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Dickinson County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202425,995
- Census 2020 base population25,955
- Population change since the 2020 census base0.15 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024-74
- Births, 2024198
- Deaths, 2024350
- Natural change, 2024-152
- Net domestic migration, 202431
- Net international migration, 202449
- Total net migration, 202480
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 2024492
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents1772nd of 3,144
The county has grown 0.15 percent since the 2020 census base. Deaths exceeded births in 2024 by more than net migration added, so the population fell even though more people moved in than left.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Dickinson County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving575
- People arriving, from those returns1,019
- Tax returns filed by households leaving513
- Net household movement62
- Adjusted gross income arriving$30.9 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$-9.8 m
- Average income of an arriving household$53,675
- Average income of a leaving household$79,333
- Largest single originMarinette County (63 households)
- Largest single destinationMarinette County (58 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marinette County | 63 | 110 | $2.9 m |
| Florence County | 39 | 76 | $1.7 m |
| Marquette County | 38 | 60 | $1.6 m |
| Iron County | 27 | 41 | $1.1 m |
| Menominee County | 27 | 42 | $1.3 m |
| Brown County | 23 | 32 | $1.2 m |
Households arriving report $25,658 less average income than households leaving, which drains spending power even where headcount holds up. The largest single source of arrivals is Marinette County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Dickinson County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$1.76 bn
- County GDP, 2023$1.73 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20241.7 percent
- GDP change over five years27.8 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Michigan areas BEA publishes42nd of 83
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes1383rd of 3,127
- GDP per resident$67,883
Output grew 1.7 percent in the latest year and 27.8 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Dickinson County
- Covered employment, annual average13,798
- Establishments reporting834
- Average annual pay$57,141
- Average weekly wage$1,099
- Manufacturing, employment2,859
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$71,868
- Retail trade, employment2,030
- Retail trade, average annual pay$34,240
- Construction, employment1,407
- Construction, average annual pay$84,411
- Health care and social assistance, employment1,206
- Health care and social assistance, average annual pay$48,535
- Accommodation and food services, employment1,164
- Transportation and warehousing, employment371
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2,859 | 49 | $71,868 |
| Retail trade | 2,030 | 120 | $34,240 |
| Construction | 1,407 | 78 | $84,411 |
| Health care and social assistance | 1,206 | 90 | $48,535 |
| Accommodation and food services | 1,164 | 81 | $18,987 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 371 | 38 | $54,501 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 370 | 58 | $75,435 |
| Wholesale trade | 349 | 45 | $68,967 |
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 2,859 jobs, 20.7 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Dickinson County?
- Establishments, all industries806
- Employment at those establishments13,335
- Annual payroll$745.3 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents31.1
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Dickinson County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 202442
- Declared construction value permitted$9.0 m
- Single family units authorized33
- Multifamily units authorized9
- Multifamily share of units21.4 percent
- Average declared value per unit$214,190
- Units authorized per 1,000 households3.5
Single-family homes are 78.6 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Dickinson County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded20
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$8.1 m
- Average 7(a) approval$403,070
- Median 7(a) approval$230,000
- 10th percentile approval$13,720
- 90th percentile approval$877,500
- Largest single approval$2,473,300
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)226
- Jobs per approval11.3
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active10
- Distinct industries receiving approvals14
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer20.0 percent
- Loans on real estate terms4
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter15
- Franchise loans1
- Franchise share of approvals5.0 percent
- Most active lenderFirst National Bank & Trust Co (7)
- 504 approvals recorded3
- 504 gross approval dollars$3.6 m
- Average 504 approval$1,192,000
- Median 504 approval$1,461,000
- Distinct CDCs active1
- 504 jobs per approval8.0
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved6.7
- Most active CDCMichigan Certified Development Corporation (3)
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$11.6 m
The average approval of $403,070 sits well above the median of $230,000, pulled up by a few larger deals, so the median is the better guide to what a typical borrower here gets. Only 20.0 percent of approvals run on real estate terms, so SBA credit here is mostly working capital and equipment rather than property acquisition.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Dickinson County
Do SBA loans in Dickinson County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded2
- Paid in full2
- Charged off0
- Status: Paid in full2
- Status: Exempt from disclosure16
- Status: Cancelled2
Only 2 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Dickinson County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending5
- Iron Mountain, approvals10
- Norway, approvals4
- Kingsford, approvals2
- Quinnesec, approvals2
- Vulcan, approvals2
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Mountain | 10 | $6,675,100 |
| Norway | 4 | $586,900 |
| Kingsford | 2 | $427,000 |
| Quinnesec | 2 | $326,500 |
| Vulcan | 2 | $45,900 |
Iron Mountain accounts for 10 approvals against 4 in Norway. County level figures average over that gap, which is why a site decision is made at the submarket rather than the county.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Dickinson County?
- Land area761 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Michigan counties22nd of 83
- Width, east to west25.1 mi
- Height, north to south36.2 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary5
- Residents per square mile of land34
- Establishments per square mile1.06
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Dickinson County
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book9
- Of those, participating in the NFIP7
- NFIP participation rate77.8 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in Dickinson County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/LZone 2
The EPA places Dickinson County in radon zone 2, a predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 77.8 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202425,954
- Households11,905
- Average household size2.18
- Median household income$65,156
- Median age46.9
Common questions
Dickinson County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Dickinson County, Michigan?
The Census Bureau estimates 25,995 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 25,954, in 11,905 households, ranking 53rd of 83 Michigan counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Dickinson County's population growing?
The population has grown 0.15 percent since the 2020 census base of 25,955, to 25,995 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 198 births against 350 deaths, with net migration of 80. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Dickinson County?
$65,156. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $153,300, which is 2.4 times income, and median gross rent is $797 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Dickinson County?
806 establishments, employing 13,335 people with an annual payroll of $745.3 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Dickinson County?
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 2,859 jobs, 20.7 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 13,798 jobs at an average annual pay of $57,141, or $1,099 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Dickinson County?
20 7(a) approvals totaling $8.1 m since FY2020, across 10 lenders, with a median approval of $230,000, plus 3 504 approvals worth $3.6 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Dickinson County?
42 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $9.0 m. Multifamily was 21.4 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Dickinson County?
Zone 2, a predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Dickinson County come from?
The largest single origin is Marinette County, with 63 households. Arriving households report an average income of $53,675 against $79,333 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Dickinson County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Dickinson County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
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Cities and places in Dickinson.
4 Census places lie wholly or partly in Dickinson County. All 4 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Mountain | city | 7,518 | 10 | Wholly in this county |
| Kingsford | city | 5,124 | 2 | Wholly in this county |
| Norway | city | 2,833 | 4 | Wholly in this county |
| Quinnesec | CDP | 892 | 2 | Wholly in this county |
A further 2 of the county's 20 SBA 7(a) approvals are to borrowers in cities that match no Census place in Dickinson County, the largest being Vulcan (2). Those are postal cities, unincorporated areas and cities outside the county, so no place row claims them; they are counted in the county total above.
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