Oscoda County, Michigan

MI · FIPS 26135 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 8,425 #2,615 / 3,222
19th
Median Household Income $49,515 -34.1% #2,794 / 3,222
13th
Median Age 52.5 years +35.0% #122 / 3,222
96th
Median Home Value $125,500 -55.5% #2,569 / 3,222
20th
Median Gross Rent $681 -41.4% #2,827 / 3,222
12th
Poverty Rate 17.2% +36.6% #2,334 / 3,222
28th

Demographics

Oscoda County has a population of 8,425, making it the #2,615 most populous county in the US. The median age is 52.5 years, which is 35.0% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.1%
Native Born
0.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Oscoda County is $49,515, ranking #2,794 out of 3,222 counties — 34.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.2% and unemployment stands at 8.0%.

Median Household Income
$49,515 −34.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,794 of 3,222
13th percentile
Per Capita Income
$27,888 −32.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,717 of 3,222
16th percentile
Poverty Rate
17.2% +36.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,334 of 3,222
28th percentile
Unemployment Rate
8.0% +51.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,950 of 3,222
8th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.6% −53.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,727 of 3,222
15th percentile
Mean Commute Time
28.9 min +4.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,058 of 3,222
67th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Oscoda County is $125,500 (-55.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $681/mo and the homeownership rate is 87.2%.

Median Home Value
$125,500 −55.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,569 of 3,222
20th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$681 −41.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,827 of 3,222
12th percentile
Homeownership Rate
87.2% +35.5% vs nat'l
Rank #49 of 3,222
99th percentile
87.2% Homeownership

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Health

87.0% of residents in Oscoda County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.1% below the national rate.

87.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
87.0% −5.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,691 of 3,222
16th percentile

About Oscoda County, Michigan

Oscoda County, Michigan has a total population of 8,425, making it the 2,615th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Oscoda County is 52.5 years, which is 35.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Oscoda County is $49,515, which ranks #2,794 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 34.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0%.

The median home value in Oscoda County is $125,500, 55.5% below the national median. Renters in Oscoda County pay a median gross rent of $681 per month. The homeownership rate is 87.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Oscoda County, 15.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 53.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.9 min.

Oscoda County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.1% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.1%).

All data for Oscoda 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.