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Ontonagon County

Michigan · 5,816 residents · 1,310.978 sq mi
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Ontonagon County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,776. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 2,002 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $74,400. With a median age of 59.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,816
−26%since 2000
from 7,818 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 6 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
59.1
+29%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Ontonagon County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,776
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,552 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,833
+49%since 2000
from $16,695 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $321 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
13.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+16%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(7,567)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(58)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(188)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(5,434)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(68)
Asian0.3%(20)
Other2.7%(155)
Diversity Score10.7%(622)
Segregation Score14.4%(840)
Diversity Score
11
+345%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
14
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+69%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 51.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.3%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ontonagon County, Michigan?

Ontonagon County, Michigan has about 5,816 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ontonagon County, Michigan earns about $41,776 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ontonagon County, Michigan expensive?

In Ontonagon County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $74,400, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Ontonagon County, Michigan?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ontonagon County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ontonagon County, Michigan?

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

Has Ontonagon County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Ontonagon County, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,038 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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