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Omer

Michigan · 313 residents · 1.132 sq mi
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Omer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,188. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $67,000. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
313
−7%since 2000
from 337 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
277 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 298 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+3%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2252863474074681990201020202024Omer
2024283
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,188
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,762
+6%since 2000
from $16,755 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,000
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$518
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.9%
−38.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
16.0% rent
Vacancy rate
22.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.8%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−21%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(322)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(295)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(6)
Diversity Score5.4%(17)
Diversity Score
5
+19%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+25%since 2000
from 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.2%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Omer, Michigan?

Omer, Michigan has about 313 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Omer, Michigan?

The typical household in Omer, Michigan earns about $37,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Omer, Michigan expensive?

In Omer, Michigan, the median home is worth about $67,000, and the typical rent is about $518 a month.

How educated are people in Omer, Michigan?

About 4.4% of adults age 25 and over in Omer, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Omer, Michigan?

About 23.8% of people in Omer, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Omer, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Omer, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 135 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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