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Oscoda

Michigan · 916 residents · 0.87 sq mi
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Oscoda has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,983. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $73,600. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
916
−8%since 2000
from 992 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,053 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,140 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.6
+13%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6187258339401K1990201020202024Oscoda
2024654
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,983
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,859
+35%since 2000
from $16,191 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,600
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$595
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−5%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(925)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(17)
Asian1.7%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.6%(95)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(809)
Black1.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(33)
Asian2.3%(21)
Other9.3%(85)
Diversity Score35%(321)
Diversity Score
35
+265%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.4 min
−14%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.6%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
33.3%
−24.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.3%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.1%
−70.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oscoda, Michigan?

Oscoda, Michigan has about 916 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oscoda, Michigan?

The typical household in Oscoda, Michigan earns about $31,983 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oscoda, Michigan expensive?

In Oscoda, Michigan, the median home is worth about $73,600, and the typical rent is about $595 a month.

How educated are people in Oscoda, Michigan?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Oscoda, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oscoda, Michigan?

About 11.6% of people in Oscoda, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oscoda, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Oscoda, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 95 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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