Ogemaw County, Michigan Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Ogemaw County, Michigan, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Ogemaw County, Michigan. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Ogemaw County, Michigan. The estimated population of Ogemaw County, Michigan is 20,745 people, with a median age of 50.5.

We can look at the total population in Ogemaw County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
20,745
 -0.72% -1.12%
2020
20,895
 -0.01% -
2019
20,898
 -0.14% -
2018
20,928
 -0.24% -
2017
20,979
 - -

Population of Ogemaw County, Michigan by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
93.8%
95%
 -1.26%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.3%
 +33.33%
Native
0.5%
1.2%
 -58.33%
Hispanic
2.3%
2%
 +15.00%
Asian
0.8%
0.6%
 +33.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.3%
0.9%
 +155.56%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Ogemaw County, Michigan by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 50.5 -0.2% 49.8 +0.61% 51.5 -0.77%
2020 50.6 +0.4% 49.5 0% 51.9 +0.97%
2019 50.4 +0.2% 49.5 +0.41% 51.4 +0.19%
2018 50.3 +1.21% 49.3 +1.02% 51.3 +1.58%
2017 49.7 - 48.8 - 50.5 -

The median age of Ogemaw County, Michigan gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,117 -7.97% 928 +2.4% 1,023 945
10 to 19 1,152 +4.26% 1,137 -6.08% 1,199 1,063
20 to 29 978 -0.34% 987 -6.08% 974 928
30 to 39 1,007 +1.65% 988 -7.46% 1,023 916
40 to 49 1,122 -4.67% 1,131 +0.45% 1,070 1,136
50 to 59 1,843 -16.35% 1,816 -21.38% 1,555 1,457
60 to 69 1,688 +14.87% 1,668 +13.75% 1,951 1,908
70+ 1,611 +6.24% 1,806 +4.46% 1,711 1,886

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Ogemaw County, Michigan is $44,165.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Ogemaw County.

  • Under 25
    $47,500.00
  • 25 to 44
    $50,659.00
  • 45 to 64
    $45,593.00
  • 65 and over
    $38,250.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Ogemaw County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Ogemaw County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Ogemaw County, Michigan is currently $57,531.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.73% of households in Ogemaw County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Ogemaw County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.97%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    30.23%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.37%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.50%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.79%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.41%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.73%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Ogemaw County is $25,414.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Ogemaw County by the total population of Ogemaw County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Ogemaw County, Michigan, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Ogemaw County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.58%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15.32%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17.98%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    56.96%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.16%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Ogemaw County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Ogemaw County over the age of 16 is 17,438.

Of those people, a total of 46.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Ogemaw County is 42.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 923 44.60% 23.10%
20 to 24 years 911 75.50% 13.10%
25 to 29 years 991 86.70% 11.60%
30 to 34 years 982 74.20% 7.90%
35 to 44 years 2,036 78.10% 5.10%
45 to 54 years 2,447 64.80% 10.70%
55 to 59 years 1,692 58.20% 8.40%
60 to 64 years 2,085 33.10% 3.20%
65 to 74 years 3,209 17.20% 4.20%
75 years and over 2,162 3.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Ogemaw County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 16,688 47.40% 8.90%
Black or African American 69 24.60% 58.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 93 1.10% 0.00%
Asian 122 69.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 4 0.00% 0.00%
Other 40 50.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 422 33.90% 6.30%
Hispanic or Latino 353 56.10% 7.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 16,424 47.20% 8.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Ogemaw County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Ogemaw County is 7,443, with median earnings of $31,220.00.

Women in Ogemaw County, Michigan earning approximately 72.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,443 $31,220.00
Male 3,765 $37,250.00
Female 3,678 $26,847.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 538 $44,444.00
Business and Financial 197 $41,161.00
Computer and Mathematical 54 $53,000.00
Architecture and Engineering 126 $62,984.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 10 $65,000.00
Community and Social Service 124 $45,833.00
Legal 58 $33,750.00
Educational and Library 324 $29,167.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 20 $55,625.00
Healthcare Practitioners 610 $53,813.00
Healthcare Support 391 $21,791.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 66 $29,667.00
Law Enforcement 54 $55,789.00
Food Preparation and Serving 508 $15,208.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 309 $21,496.00
Personal Care and Service 187 $17,784.00
Sales 901 $23,036.00
Office and Administrative Support 847 $31,558.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 112 $31,500.00
Construction and Extraction 362 $38,611.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 355 $39,637.00
Production 651 $35,795.00
Transportation and Material Moving 376 $43,889.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 322 $48,438.00 216 $42,059.00
Business and Financial 113 $62,083.00 84 $26,532.00
Computer and Mathematical 44 $38,750.00 10 $61,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 101 $63,589.00 25 $36,953.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 10 $65,000.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 31 $55,938.00 93 $45,625.00
Legal 20 $68,750.00 38 $21,500.00
Educational and Library 80 $19,211.00 244 $31,786.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 4 $0.00 16 $56,875.00
Healthcare Practitioners 123 $84,766.00 487 $50,188.00
Healthcare Support 40 $27,500.00 351 $21,607.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 61 $33,125.00 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 38 $53,750.00 16 $56,364.00
Food Preparation and Serving 173 $15,144.00 335 $15,284.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 157 $22,026.00 152 $21,081.00
Personal Care and Service 27 $3,750.00 160 $18,864.00
Sales 398 $31,250.00 503 $18,901.00
Office and Administrative Support 145 $35,234.00 702 $31,404.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 96 $35,441.00 16 $12,500.00
Construction and Extraction 353 $39,861.00 9 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 355 $39,637.00 0 $0.00
Production 536 $37,556.00 115 $23,281.00
Transportation and Material Moving 341 $46,750.00 35 $18,750.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 8,999 households in Ogemaw County, with an average household size of 2.27 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 5,757 families in Ogemaw County with an average family size of 2.75 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,375 499 883 3,242
Average Household Size 2.78 2.91 3.27 1.22
Total Families 4,375 499 883 0
Average Household Size 2.75 2.53 2.85 0

Poverty

Of the 5,757 families in Ogemaw County, 12.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Ogemaw County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 15,361 housing units in Ogemaw County, Michigan.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,999 58.58%
Vacant 6,362 41.42%

9.28% of the total 15,361 housing units in Ogemaw County are rental units. This is approximately 1,425 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,357 are occupied by the owner - or 47.89% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Ogemaw County is $708.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Ogemaw County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    217
  • Less than $500
    253
  • $500 to $999
    951
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    152
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    57
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    12
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Ogemaw County is $107,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Ogemaw County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,407
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,024
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,408
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,056
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    921
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    463
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    47
  • $1,000,000 or more
    31

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Ogemaw County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Ogemaw County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,235
  • 1940 to 1949
    954
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,520
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,880
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,853
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,104
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,490
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,007
  • 2010 to 2013
    314
  • 2014 or later
    4

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Ogemaw County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    528
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,088
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,485
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,898

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Ogemaw County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Ogemaw County that commute to work in a particular way.

27 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Ogemaw County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    418
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,022
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,176
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    933
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    799
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    479
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    541
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    137
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    217
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    333
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    444
  • 90 or more minutes
    371

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Ogemaw County, Michigan in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Ogemaw County, Michigan

We have data for 17 places in Ogemaw County, Michigan. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.