Ottawa County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26139 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 301,203 | — | #240 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $90,502 | +20.4% | #290 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.5 years | -6.2% | #2,811 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $323,400 | +14.7% | #521 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,211 | +4.1% | #520 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.3% | -34.0% | #421 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Ottawa County has a population of 301,203, making it the #240 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.5 years, which is 6.2% below the national median.
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The median household income in Ottawa County is $90,502, ranking #290 out of 3,222 counties — 20.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.3% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.
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The median home value in Ottawa County is $323,400 (+14.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,211/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.3%.
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96.7% of residents in Ottawa County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.5% above the national rate.
About Ottawa County, Michigan
Ottawa County, Michigan has a total population of 301,203, making it the 240th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ottawa County is 36.5 years, which is 6.2% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Ottawa County is $90,502, which ranks #290 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.
The median home value in Ottawa County is $323,400, 14.7% above the national median. Renters in Ottawa County pay a median gross rent of $1,211 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Ottawa County, 38.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 15.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.3 min.
Ottawa County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 81.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.3%) and Two or More Races (3.2%).
All data for Ottawa 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.