Oscoda County, Michigan Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Oscoda 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 Oscoda County, Michigan. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Oscoda County, Michigan. The estimated population of Oscoda County, Michigan is 8,206 people, with a median age of 52.4.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,206
 -0.92% -1.18%
2020
8,282
+0.41%
-
2019
8,248
 -0.35% -
2018
8,277
 -0.33% -
2017
8,304
 - -

Population of Oscoda 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
94.5%
95.7%
 -1.25%
Black/African American
0.6%
0.6%
 0.00%
Native
0.5%
0.5%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.8%
1.4%
 +28.57%
Asian
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
1.4%
 +85.71%
Other
0%
0.3%
 -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 Oscoda 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 52.4 +0.19% 51.6 0% 54 +0.75%
2020 52.3 +0.97% 51.6 +0.58% 53.6 +1.9%
2019 51.8 -0.58% 51.3 -0.19% 52.6 -1.13%
2018 52.1 +0.58% 51.4 +0.59% 53.2 +0.76%
2017 51.8 - 51.1 - 52.8 -

The median age of Oscoda 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 9 480 +2.27% 407 -0.11% 490 406
10 to 19 472 -5.02% 372 +6.61% 448 395
20 to 29 356 -0.54% 385 -12.83% 354 336
30 to 39 304 +27.35% 338 -15.61% 389 288
40 to 49 478 -26.27% 374 +9.32% 363 409
50 to 59 769 -22.31% 671 -16.04% 611 569
60 to 69 743 +13.26% 717 +13.21% 845 811
70+ 664 +8.09% 774 0.14% 718 774

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Oscoda County, Michigan is $45,659.00.

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 Oscoda County.

  • Under 25
    $43,393.00
  • 25 to 44
    $65,909.00
  • 45 to 64
    $52,462.00
  • 65 and over
    $38,167.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Oscoda 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 Oscoda County, Michigan is currently $60,050.00.

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.

1.88% of households in Oscoda 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 Oscoda County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.35%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    32.90%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    24.54%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.56%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.11%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.65%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.88%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Oscoda County is $25,425.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Oscoda 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 Oscoda 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
    7.31%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.14%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.12%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.18%

Employment

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

The total population of Oscoda County over the age of 16 is 6,804.

Of those people, a total of 45.40% 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 Oscoda County is 40.80%.

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 337 38.30% 36.40%
20 to 24 years 331 78.50% 25.00%
25 to 29 years 359 81.60% 12.20%
30 to 34 years 343 84.80% 6.50%
35 to 44 years 729 74.30% 10.50%
45 to 54 years 843 69.90% 2.70%
55 to 59 years 714 55.30% 5.60%
60 to 64 years 860 38.00% 3.40%
65 to 74 years 1,373 15.40% 12.70%
75 years and over 915 5.50% 14.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Oscoda 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 6,502 44.90% 9.40%
Black or African American 56 66.10% 67.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 37 70.30% 7.70%
Asian 20 95.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 22 36.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 167 48.50% 7.40%
Hispanic or Latino 100 48.00% 4.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,463 44.90% 9.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Oscoda 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 Oscoda County is 2,777, with median earnings of $28,516.00.

Women in Oscoda County, Michigan earning approximately 74.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,777 $28,516.00
Male 1,459 $35,321.00
Female 1,318 $26,150.00

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 209 $48,917.00
Business and Financial 113 $24,271.00
Computer and Mathematical 26 $47,778.00
Architecture and Engineering 28 $95,000.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 7 $52,188.00
Community and Social Service 40 $36,607.00
Legal 21 $78,523.00
Educational and Library 148 $52,083.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 103 $48,512.00
Healthcare Support 116 $17,321.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 3 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 341 $18,188.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 118 $12,500.00
Personal Care and Service 60 $23,056.00
Sales 293 $23,229.00
Office and Administrative Support 225 $30,208.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 66 $26,923.00
Construction and Extraction 170 $32,045.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 114 $44,107.00
Production 375 $35,673.00
Transportation and Material Moving 133 $26,360.00

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 134 $49,000.00 75 $39,750.00
Business and Financial 58 $14,659.00 55 $24,896.00
Computer and Mathematical 26 $47,778.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 20 $123,333.00 8 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $0.00 1 $0.00
Community and Social Service 14 $11,250.00 26 $37,321.00
Legal 5 $0.00 16 $79,091.00
Educational and Library 43 $64,427.00 105 $38,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 6 $0.00 97 $48,155.00
Healthcare Support 43 $9,102.00 73 $25,605.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 80 $16,346.00 261 $18,938.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 81 $12,961.00 37 $2,917.00
Personal Care and Service 36 $34,167.00 24 $11,429.00
Sales 114 $43,077.00 179 $20,956.00
Office and Administrative Support 37 $41,750.00 188 $25,714.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 62 $27,308.00 4 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 170 $32,045.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 110 $44,464.00 4 $0.00
Production 261 $40,096.00 114 $28,534.00
Transportation and Material Moving 98 $32,500.00 35 $25,511.00

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 3,292 households in Oscoda County, with an average household size of 2.47 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 2,134 families in Oscoda County with an average family size of 3.06 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 1,718 175 241 1,158
Average Household Size 3.07 3.23 3.95 1.18
Total Families 1,718 175 241 0
Average Household Size 3.05 2.69 3.39 0

Poverty

Of the 2,134 families in Oscoda County, 9.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Oscoda 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 7,816 housing units in Oscoda County, Michigan.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,292 42.12%
Vacant 4,524 57.88%

4.55% of the total 7,816 housing units in Oscoda County are rental units. This is approximately 356 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,876 are occupied by the owner - or 36.80% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Oscoda County is $691.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Oscoda 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
    60
  • Less than $500
    97
  • $500 to $999
    234
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    22
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    3
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Oscoda County is $104,900.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    514
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    865
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    524
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    322
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    445
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    174
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    28
  • $1,000,000 or more
    4

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    345
  • 1940 to 1949
    588
  • 1950 to 1959
    923
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,591
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,618
  • 1980 to 1989
    969
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,008
  • 2000 to 2009
    662
  • 2010 to 2013
    112
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 Oscoda County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    262
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,147
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,221
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    662

Commuting to Work

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

19.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Oscoda 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
    340
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    466
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    299
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    338
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    208
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    84
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    240
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    77
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    63
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    193
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    74
  • 90 or more minutes
    34

Summary

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

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Places in Oscoda County, Michigan

We have data for 7 places in Oscoda County, Michigan. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.