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Oceana County

Michigan · 26,570 residents · 538.105 sq mi
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Oceana County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,543. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $115,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
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
26,570
−1%since 2000
from 26,873 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
49 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 50 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+13%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K24K25K27K28K1990201020202024Oceana County
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,543
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,307 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,402
+16%since 2000
from $15,878 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,400
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$618
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.0%
−33.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
18.7% rent
Vacancy rate
37.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+29%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(23,066)
Black0.3%(77)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(3,119)
Asian0.2%(66)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.3%(7,336)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(22,227)
Black0.4%(100)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(3,629)
Asian0.2%(60)
Other2.1%(554)
Diversity Score35.1%(9,336)
Diversity Score
35
+29%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+43%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.0%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oceana County, Michigan?

Oceana County, Michigan has about 26,570 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oceana County, Michigan?

The typical household in Oceana County, Michigan earns about $39,543 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oceana County, Michigan expensive?

In Oceana County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $115,400, and the typical rent is about $618 a month.

How educated are people in Oceana County, Michigan?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Oceana County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oceana County, Michigan?

About 19.2% of people in Oceana County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oceana County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Oceana County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,116 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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