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Roscommon

Michigan · 1,075 residents · 1.647 sq mi
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Roscommon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,458. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $83,500. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 60% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% 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
1,075
−5%since 2000
from 1,133 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
653 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 688 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.6
+12%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7948991K1K1K1990201020202024Roscommon
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,458
−46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,229 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,084
−11%since 2000
from $14,746 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.4%
−24.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.7% in 2000
49.4% rent
Vacancy rate
21.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+107%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(1,087)
Black1.2%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(53)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(1,027)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.8%(9)
Other5.1%(55)
Diversity Score14.8%(159)
Diversity Score
15
+217%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+35%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.2%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.1%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roscommon, Michigan?

Roscommon, Michigan has about 1,075 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roscommon, Michigan?

The typical household in Roscommon, Michigan earns about $19,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roscommon, Michigan expensive?

In Roscommon, Michigan, the median home is worth about $83,500, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Roscommon, Michigan?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Roscommon, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roscommon, Michigan?

About 32.7% of people in Roscommon, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roscommon, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Roscommon, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 246 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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