Ogemaw County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26129 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,885 | — | #1,830 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,666 | -27.3% | #2,496 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 51.2 years | +31.6% | #172 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $154,900 | -45.1% | #2,152 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $823 | -29.2% | #1,934 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.7% | +32.2% | #2,243 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Ogemaw County has a population of 20,885, making it the #1,830 most populous county in the US. The median age is 51.2 years, which is 31.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Ogemaw County is $54,666, ranking #2,496 out of 3,222 counties — 27.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.7% and unemployment stands at 6.2%.
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The median home value in Ogemaw County is $154,900 (-45.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $823/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.7%.
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94.0% of residents in Ogemaw County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% above the national rate.
About Ogemaw County, Michigan
Ogemaw County, Michigan has a total population of 20,885, making it the 1,830th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ogemaw County is 51.2 years, which is 31.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Ogemaw County is $54,666, which ranks #2,496 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 27.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2%.
The median home value in Ogemaw County is $154,900, 45.1% below the national median. Renters in Ogemaw County pay a median gross rent of $823 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Ogemaw County, 17.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.5 min.
Ogemaw County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.3%).
All data for Ogemaw 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.