Ontonagon County, Michigan Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Ontonagon 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 Ontonagon County, Michigan. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Ontonagon County, Michigan. The estimated population of Ontonagon County, Michigan is 5,891 people, with a median age of 59.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,891
+1.53%
-2.98%
2020
5,802
 -1.28% -
2019
5,877
 -1.52% -
2018
5,968
 -1.71% -
2017
6,072
 - -

Population of Ontonagon 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
94.4%
95.2%
 -0.84%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.3%
 +33.33%
Native
0.4%
1%
 -60.00%
Hispanic
1.6%
1.4%
 +14.29%
Asian
0.7%
0.1%
 +600.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.5%
1.8%
 +38.89%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

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 Ontonagon 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 59 -0.17% 58.9 0% 59 -0.34%
2020 59.1 +0.85% 58.9 +0.34% 59.2 +1.02%
2019 58.6 +0.86% 58.7 +1.21% 58.6 +0.69%
2018 58.1 +1.75% 58 +1.4% 58.2 +2.11%
2017 57.1 - 57.2 - 57 -

The median age of Ontonagon 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 9 171 -19.5% 152 +9.29% 140 166
10 to 19 279 -3.89% 259 0.41% 267 259
20 to 29 193 +4.02% 175 -11.96% 200 152
30 to 39 238 -19.61% 206 -0.75% 193 204
40 to 49 274 +4.18% 289 -17.58% 285 241
50 to 59 560 -14.32% 566 -17.12% 483 475
60 to 69 697 +3.01% 577 +15.56% 717 672
70+ 692 +6.33% 744 -5.85% 736 701

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Ontonagon County, Michigan is $44,605.00.

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 Ontonagon County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $56,442.00
  • 45 to 64
    $49,493.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,044.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Ontonagon 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 Ontonagon County, Michigan is currently $55,218.00.

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.

0.77% of households in Ontonagon 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 Ontonagon County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.80%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    31.85%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.74%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.03%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.48%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.32%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.77%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Ontonagon County is $26,716.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Ontonagon 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 Ontonagon 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
    5.53%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.49%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.05%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    65.11%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.82%

Employment

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

The total population of Ontonagon County over the age of 16 is 5,280.

Of those people, a total of 41.10% 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 Ontonagon County is 38.30%.

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 221 39.80% 2.30%
20 to 24 years 187 59.90% 18.80%
25 to 29 years 165 90.90% 9.70%
30 to 34 years 178 84.80% 4.60%
35 to 44 years 452 83.40% 7.40%
45 to 54 years 693 72.90% 7.10%
55 to 59 years 558 64.90% 3.30%
60 to 64 years 690 37.80% 6.90%
65 to 74 years 1,251 10.80% 3.00%
75 years and over 885 3.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Ontonagon 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 5,027 41.10% 6.10%
Black or African American 24 25.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 22 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 41 70.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 4 0.00% 0.00%
Other 8 100.00% 25.00%
Two or more races 154 40.90% 22.20%
Hispanic or Latino 65 70.80% 10.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,990 40.70% 6.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Ontonagon 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 Ontonagon County is 2,023, with median earnings of $31,250.00.

Women in Ontonagon County, Michigan earning approximately 66.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,023 $31,250.00
Male 1,027 $38,839.00
Female 996 $25,878.00

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 151 $46,146.00
Business and Financial 61 $30,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 24 $76,071.00
Architecture and Engineering 23 $53,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $31,875.00
Community and Social Service 43 $24,792.00
Legal 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 100 $49,167.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 26 $28,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 140 $43,077.00
Healthcare Support 130 $26,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 26 $4,375.00
Law Enforcement 62 $52,500.00
Food Preparation and Serving 149 $12,765.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 89 $20,179.00
Personal Care and Service 47 $33,750.00
Sales 187 $25,547.00
Office and Administrative Support 208 $26,500.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 71 $61,908.00
Construction and Extraction 126 $41,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 65 $44,063.00
Production 164 $45,455.00
Transportation and Material Moving 82 $30,625.00

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 79 $38,750.00 72 $54,500.00
Business and Financial 7 $0.00 54 $31,333.00
Computer and Mathematical 10 $0.00 14 $90,000.00
Architecture and Engineering 23 $53,750.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $42,917.00 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 11 $0.00 32 $25,000.00
Legal 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 15 $70,795.00 85 $29,375.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 22 $30,833.00 4 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 25 $98,125.00 115 $39,583.00
Healthcare Support 10 $9,583.00 120 $27,885.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 22 $3,958.00 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 59 $53,250.00 3 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 26 $12,500.00 123 $12,765.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 48 $26,818.00 41 $11,806.00
Personal Care and Service 26 $57,679.00 21 $7,321.00
Sales 104 $26,818.00 83 $21,094.00
Office and Administrative Support 19 $33,125.00 189 $26,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 67 $62,171.00 4 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 126 $41,250.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 60 $46,250.00 5 $0.00
Production 152 $46,818.00 12 $28,333.00
Transportation and Material Moving 79 $31,094.00 3 $0.00

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 2,710 households in Ontonagon County, with an average household size of 2.15 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 1,674 families in Ontonagon County with an average family size of 2.69 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 1,367 112 195 1,036
Average Household Size 2.58 3.91 3.38 1.15
Total Families 1,367 112 195 0
Average Household Size 2.57 3.54 3.08 0

Poverty

Of the 1,674 families in Ontonagon County, 10.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Ontonagon 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 5,295 housing units in Ontonagon County, Michigan.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,710 51.18%
Vacant 2,585 48.82%

3.91% of the total 5,295 housing units in Ontonagon County are rental units. This is approximately 207 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,424 are occupied by the owner - or 45.78% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Ontonagon County is $552.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Ontonagon 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
    79
  • Less than $500
    72
  • $500 to $999
    104
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    18
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    13
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Ontonagon County is $76,700.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    709
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    777
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    373
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    196
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    239
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    108
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    20
  • $1,000,000 or more
    2

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,494
  • 1940 to 1949
    395
  • 1950 to 1959
    654
  • 1960 to 1969
    483
  • 1970 to 1979
    862
  • 1980 to 1989
    508
  • 1990 to 1999
    452
  • 2000 to 2009
    359
  • 2010 to 2013
    85
  • 2014 or later
    3

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 Ontonagon County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    144
  • 1 vehicle available
    951
  • 2 vehicles available
    998
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    617

Commuting to Work

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

29.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Ontonagon 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
    188
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    335
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    193
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    191
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    235
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    70
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    142
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    69
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    50
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    154
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    104
  • 90 or more minutes
    122

Summary

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

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Places in Ontonagon County, Michigan

We have data for 13 places in Ontonagon County, Michigan. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.