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Ogemaw County

Michigan · 20,770 residents · 563.503 sq mi
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Ogemaw County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,752. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $103,200. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,770
−4%since 2000
from 21,645 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
37 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.6
+20%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,752
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,474 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,463
+55%since 2000
from $15,768 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,200
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$686
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
19.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−2%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(20,906)
Black0.1%(28)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(252)
Asian0.4%(81)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(907)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(19,268)
Black0.3%(59)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(437)
Asian0.3%(57)
Other2.4%(503)
Diversity Score12.5%(2,599)
Segregation Score13.5%(2,796)
Diversity Score
13
+199%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
13
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+49%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 14.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 48.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ogemaw County, Michigan?

Ogemaw County, Michigan has about 20,770 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ogemaw County, Michigan earns about $41,752 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ogemaw County, Michigan expensive?

In Ogemaw County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $103,200, and the typical rent is about $686 a month.

How educated are people in Ogemaw County, Michigan?

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

What is the poverty rate in Ogemaw County, Michigan?

About 16.0% of people in Ogemaw County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ogemaw County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Ogemaw County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,089 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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