Missaukee County, located in Michigan, has a population of 15,341 with a population density of 26.7 people per square mile. The county is predominantly White, with 14,419 individuals, making up 94.1% of the population. The next largest racial group is American Indian and Alaska Native, with 84 individuals, followed by Asian (46 individuals), and Black or African American (43 individuals). The county has a relatively low Hispanic population, with 306 individuals, accounting for 2% of the total population. Missaukee County has a slightly higher number of males (7,557) compared to females (7,292), and the median age of the population is 42.7 years. The county has a total of 5,843 households, with an average household size of 2.51. The majority of households are married-couple families with children (1,228), followed by married-couple families without children (2,168), and female-headed households with children (343).

In terms of housing, Missaukee County has a total of 9,117 housing units, with 3,274 units vacant. Owner-occupied housing units are more prevalent in the county, with 4,758 units, compared to renter-occupied units (1,085). The county has 406 farms as of 2017, with an average farm size of 280 acres. The total crop acres in the county is 88,669, with an average sales value of $366,276 per farm. When compared to other counties in Michigan, Missaukee County has a lower population density and a higher percentage of White residents. Additionally, the county has a lower percentage of Hispanic residents compared to the state average. In terms of agriculture, Missaukee County has a smaller number of farms compared to some other counties in Michigan, but the average farm size and crop acres are higher, indicating a focus on larger-scale farming operations in the county.