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
49th
Median Household Income $68,183 -9.3% #1,324 / 3,222
59th
Median Age 44.4 years +14.1% #851 / 3,222
74th
Median Home Value $219,700 -22.1% #1,191 / 3,222
63th
Median Gross Rent $1,008 -13.3% #965 / 3,222
70th
Poverty Rate 8.0% -36.2% #366 / 3,222
89th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.4%
Native Born
1.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$68,183 −9.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,324 of 3,222
59th percentile
Per Capita Income
$38,321 −7.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,045 of 3,222
68th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.0% −36.2% vs nat'l
Rank #366 of 3,222
89th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.0% −24.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,334 of 3,222
59th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.3% −21.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,069 of 3,222
67th percentile
Mean Commute Time
22.5 min −18.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,433 of 3,222
24th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$219,700 −22.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,191 of 3,222
63th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,008 −13.3% vs nat'l
Rank #965 of 3,222
70th percentile
Homeownership Rate
77.2% +19.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,112 of 3,222
66th percentile
77.2% Homeownership

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Health

94.3% of residents in Otsego County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% above the national rate.

94.3% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.3% +2.9% vs nat'l
Rank #914 of 3,222
72th percentile

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.