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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Oscoda County

Michigan · 9,418 residents · 565.674 sq mi
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Oscoda County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,228. Population has grown 20% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $70,700. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 37% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,418
+20%since 1990
from 7,842 in 1990
1990 – 2025
17 / sq mi
+20%since 1990
from 14 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.7
+8%since 1990
from 40.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Oscoda County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,228
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,772 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,697
+80%since 1990
from $8,719 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.6%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 17.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$70,700
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$393
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $317 in 1990
US average: $602
85.8%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 81.9% in 1990
14.2% rent
2.5
+20%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(7,783)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(51)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score3.4%(270)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(9,162)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(89)
Asian0.1%(6)
Diversity Score2.8%(259)
3
−20%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.0%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.7%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 66.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
−21%since 1990
from 21.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oscoda County, Michigan?

Oscoda County, Michigan has about 9,418 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Oscoda County, Michigan earns about $28,228 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oscoda County, Michigan expensive?

In Oscoda County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $70,700, and the typical rent is about $393 a month.

How educated are people in Oscoda County, Michigan?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Oscoda County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oscoda County, Michigan?

About 14.6% of people in Oscoda County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oscoda County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Oscoda County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,576 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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