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Owendale

Michigan · 255 residents (2025 est.) · 0.743 sq mi
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Owendale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,375. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 103 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $67,800. Households here earn about 25% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
193
−35%since 2000
from 296 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
260 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 398 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
+6%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:255 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1832142452753061990201020202024Owendale
2024193
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,375
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,861 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,189
+160%since 2000
from $11,985 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.373 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade32.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,800
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$967
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
16.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
2.8%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.3%
−60.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
−21%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(256)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(34)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.2%(81)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(186)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(7)
Diversity Score8.7%(17)
Diversity Score
9
−68%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.7%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+26%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.1%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.1%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2012
from 9.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.5%
+32.0 ptssince 2017
from 51.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Owendale, Michigan?

Owendale, Michigan has about 193 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Owendale, Michigan?

The typical household in Owendale, Michigan earns about $54,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Owendale, Michigan expensive?

In Owendale, Michigan, the median home is worth about $67,800, and the typical rent is about $967 a month.

How educated are people in Owendale, Michigan?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Owendale, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Owendale, Michigan?

About 9.8% of people in Owendale, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Owendale, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Owendale, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 81 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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