Otsego County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26137 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,584 | — | #1,633 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,183 | -9.3% | #1,324 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.4 years | +14.1% | #851 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $219,700 | -22.1% | #1,191 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,008 | -13.3% | #965 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% | -36.2% | #366 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Otsego County has a population of 25,584, making it the #1,633 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.4 years, which is 14.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Otsego County is $68,183, ranking #1,324 out of 3,222 counties — 9.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 8.0% and unemployment stands at 4.0%.
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The median home value in Otsego County is $219,700 (-22.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,008/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.2%.
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94.3% of residents in Otsego County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% above the national rate.
About Otsego County, Michigan
Otsego County, Michigan has a total population of 25,584, making it the 1,633rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Otsego County is 44.4 years, which is 14.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Otsego County is $68,183, which ranks #1,324 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0%.
The median home value in Otsego County is $219,700, 22.1% below the national median. Renters in Otsego County pay a median gross rent of $1,008 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Otsego County, 26.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.5 min.
Otsego County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.0%).
All data for Otsego 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.