Ontonagon County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26131 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,850 | — | #2,824 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,398 | -27.6% | #2,510 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 59.8 years | +53.7% | #10 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $111,700 | -60.4% | #2,822 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $540 | -53.6% | #3,129 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% | -0.6% | #1,401 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Ontonagon County has a population of 5,850, making it the #2,824 most populous county in the US. The median age is 59.8 years, which is 53.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Ontonagon County is $54,398, ranking #2,510 out of 3,222 counties — 27.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.5% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.
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The median home value in Ontonagon County is $111,700 (-60.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $540/mo and the homeownership rate is 87.1%.
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94.5% of residents in Ontonagon County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.1% above the national rate.
About Ontonagon County, Michigan
Ontonagon County, Michigan has a total population of 5,850, making it the 2,824th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ontonagon County is 59.8 years, which is 53.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Ontonagon County is $54,398, which ranks #2,510 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 27.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.
The median home value in Ontonagon County is $111,700, 60.4% below the national median. Renters in Ontonagon County pay a median gross rent of $540 per month. The homeownership rate is 87.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Ontonagon County, 18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.8 min.
Ontonagon County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.3% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.8%).
All data for Ontonagon 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.