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Onekama

Michigan · 399 residents · 0.587 sq mi
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Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 248 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,300. With a median age of 57.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 57.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
399
−38%since 2000
from 647 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
680 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 1,102 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.2
+47%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2713734765796811990201020202024Onekama
2024305
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$30,464
+82%since 2000
from $16,718 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.4%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.3%
US avg: 10%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,300
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
29.4% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(497)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(141)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.3%(280)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(374)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(7)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other2.6%(11)
Diversity Score12%(48)
Diversity Score
12
−72%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+58%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.9%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−17.0 ptssince 2011
from 19.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2011
from 51.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.3%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−89.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Onekama, Michigan?

Onekama, Michigan has about 399 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Onekama, Michigan expensive?

In Onekama, Michigan, the median home is worth about $156,300, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Onekama, Michigan?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Onekama, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Onekama, Michigan?

About 5.3% of people in Onekama, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Onekama, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Onekama, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 102 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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