Oscoda County, Michigan
Located in Michigan, Oscoda County has a population of 8,425 residents and a median age of 52.5 years, making it the #2,615 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 17.2%. The median home value is $125,500, and the median household income is $49,515, which is 34% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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%.
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Industry of Employment
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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 Trend
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Education
In Oscoda County, 15.6% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 53.6% below the national average, ranking #2,727 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Oscoda County is 72.8 years. 18.9% of adults report poor or fair health and 9.8% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
19.7% of adults in Oscoda County smoke , 36.9% are obese , and 20.6% report excessive drinking.
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Safety
The suicide rate is 26.6 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 30.9 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
27.8% of children in Oscoda County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 26.0 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Oscoda County is 73.0%. The mean commute time is 28.9 min, which is 4.7% above the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Oscoda County voted Republican with a margin of 44.4%. The vote was 27.2% Dem / 71.6% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 0.8 toward Republicans .
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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.