Demographics & People — Petoskey, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,851 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~5,900 |
| Median Age | 41.0 |
| Total Households | 2,567 |
| Family Households | 1,423 |
| Average Household Size | 2.17 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,260 |
| Black or African American | 66 |
| Asian | 69 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 208 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 1,304 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,053 |
| Other groups | 946 |
| English | 862 |
| Irish | 813 |
| Polish | 688 |
| Italian | 405 |
| American | 342 |
| Dutch | 265 |
| Scottish | 199 |
Language
| English Only | 5,506 |
| Spanish | 98 |
| Population 5+ | 5,713 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 219 |
| Population 18+ | 4,772 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Petoskey, Michigan.