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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Owosso

Michigan · 15,713 residents · 5.248 sq mi
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Owosso has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,576. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $80,300. Households here earn about 27% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,713
−4%since 1990
from 16,322 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
34.2
+8%since 1990
from 31.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202415K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 57.6%(1,202)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 98%(1,250)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.4%(1,165)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.3%(1,148)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.8%(1,074)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414%(2,196)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4415.5%(2,431)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5412.1%(1,900)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 647.8%(1,231)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 746.7%(1,060)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 845.2%(821)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.5%(235)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,576
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,220 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,764
+45%since 1990
from $11,545 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.2%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 15.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,300
+62%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$472
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $361 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
65.8%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 63.5% in 1990
34.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(15,934)
Black0.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(354)
Asian0.6%(97)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(14,944)
Black0.2%(26)
Hispanic / Latino3%(465)
Asian0.4%(59)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.9%(422)
Puerto Rican0.4%(57)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.1%(15)
Filipino0.1%(12)
Japanese0.1%(9)
Chinese0.1%(8)
Ancestry
German19.7%(2,878)
Irish15.2%(2,231)
English12.8%(1,873)
American6.7%(976)
Polish6.3%(922)
Dutch2.7%(393)
Finnish2.3%(340)
Norwegian2.3%(336)
Czech2.1%(306)
French2%(287)
Italian1.7%(252)
Arab1.2%(180)
+ 21 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish1.2%(179)
Swedish0.9%(136)
Hungarian0.7%(104)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(100)
Ukrainian0.4%(62)
Canadian0.4%(53)
Welsh0.4%(52)
Russian0.3%(44)
Austrian0.2%(33)
Iranian0.2%(33)
Turkish0.2%(33)
Belgian0.2%(32)
Jordanian0.2%(28)
Slovak0.2%(24)
British0.1%(17)
Swiss0.1%(11)
Lebanese0.1%(9)
Greek0.1%(9)
Israeli0.1%(9)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.8%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 75.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+1%since 1990
from 17.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.7%(1,646)
Married56%(3,108)
Widowed2.8%(154)
Divorced11.6%(641)
Women 15+
Never married22.8%(1,488)
Married49.4%(3,225)
Widowed13.6%(891)
Divorced14.2%(928)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Owosso, Michigan?

Owosso, Michigan has about 15,713 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Owosso, Michigan?

The typical household in Owosso, Michigan earns about $32,576 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Owosso, Michigan expensive?

In Owosso, Michigan, the median home is worth about $80,300, and the typical rent is about $472 a month.

How educated are people in Owosso, Michigan?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Owosso, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Owosso, Michigan?

About 13.2% of people in Owosso, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Owosso, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Owosso, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 609 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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