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Ontonagon

Michigan · 1,494 residents · 3.693 sq mi
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Ontonagon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,950. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 275 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $62,600. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,494
−16%since 2000
from 1,769 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
405 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 479 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.1
+9%since 2000
from 46.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ontonagon
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,950
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,300 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,324
+25%since 2000
from $16,293 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,600
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$394
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.9%
−42.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
29.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+25%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,719)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(15)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(48)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,440)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(18)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other1.8%(27)
Diversity Score8.3%(123)
Diversity Score
8
+205%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+33%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% 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
14.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.7%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
23.6%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ontonagon, Michigan?

Ontonagon, Michigan has about 1,494 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ontonagon, Michigan?

The typical household in Ontonagon, Michigan earns about $32,950 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ontonagon, Michigan expensive?

In Ontonagon, Michigan, the median home is worth about $62,600, and the typical rent is about $394 a month.

How educated are people in Ontonagon, Michigan?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Ontonagon, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ontonagon, Michigan?

About 16.0% of people in Ontonagon, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ontonagon, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Ontonagon, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 546 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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

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