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Osceola County

Michigan · 22,891 residents · 566.286 sq mi
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Osceola County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,969. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $102,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,891
−1%since 2000
from 23,197 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
40 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 41 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+16%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,969
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,102 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,238
+49%since 2000
from $15,632 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$671
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
19.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+3%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(22,461)
Black0.3%(79)
Hispanic / Latino1%(230)
Asian0.2%(48)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(897)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(21,188)
Black0.7%(155)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(400)
Asian0.1%(34)
Other2.2%(499)
Diversity Score11.8%(2,701)
Segregation Score15.6%(3,569)
Diversity Score
12
+205%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
16
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+59%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.9%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Osceola County, Michigan?

Osceola County, Michigan has about 22,891 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Osceola County, Michigan earns about $46,969 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Osceola County, Michigan expensive?

In Osceola County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $102,800, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.

How educated are people in Osceola County, Michigan?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Osceola County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Osceola County, Michigan?

About 16.7% of people in Osceola County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Osceola County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Osceola County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,745 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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