Oceana County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26127 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 26,915 | — | #1,582 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,417 | -16.9% | #1,855 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.2 years | +13.6% | #891 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $190,100 | -32.6% | #1,515 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $759 | -34.7% | #2,420 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.6% | +8.2% | #1,667 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Oceana County has a population of 26,915, making it the #1,582 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.2 years, which is 13.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Oceana County is $62,417, ranking #1,855 out of 3,222 counties — 16.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.6% and unemployment stands at 6.5%.
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The median home value in Oceana County is $190,100 (-32.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $759/mo and the homeownership rate is 84.5%.
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92.5% of residents in Oceana County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.9% above the national rate.
About Oceana County, Michigan
Oceana County, Michigan has a total population of 26,915, making it the 1,582nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Oceana County is 44.2 years, which is 13.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Oceana County is $62,417, which ranks #1,855 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5%.
The median home value in Oceana County is $190,100, 32.6% below the national median. Renters in Oceana County pay a median gross rent of $759 per month. The homeownership rate is 84.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Oceana County, 21.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.7 min.
Oceana County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 79.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.5%) and Two or More Races (3.2%).
All data for Oceana County, Michigan comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.