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 | |
| Median Household Income | $49,515 | -34.1% | #2,794 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 52.5 years | +35.0% | #122 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $125,500 | -55.5% | #2,569 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $681 | -41.4% | #2,827 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.2% | +36.6% | #2,334 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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87.0% of residents in Oscoda County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.1% below the national rate.
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.