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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Roscommon County

Michigan · 25,469 residents · 519.897 sq mi
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Roscommon County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,029. Population has grown 29% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $76,600. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

25,469
+29%since 1990
from 19,776 in 1990
1990 – 2025
49 / sq mi
+29%since 1990
from 38 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
47.2
+6%since 1990
from 44.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$30,029
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,047 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,837
+84%since 1990
from $9,709 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.4%
−5.7 ptssince 1990
from 18.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$76,600
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$420
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $326 in 1990
US average: $602
85.9%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 81.9% in 1990
14.1% rent
2.6
−1%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(19,552)
Black0.2%(46)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(83)
Asian0.2%(31)
Diversity Score3.8%(756)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(24,795)
Black0.3%(81)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(204)
Asian0.2%(49)
Diversity Score3.3%(838)
3
−14%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.9%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.5%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 69.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
−18%since 1990
from 20.1 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 Roscommon County, Michigan?

Roscommon County, Michigan has about 25,469 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Roscommon County, Michigan earns about $30,029 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roscommon County, Michigan expensive?

In Roscommon County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $76,600, and the typical rent is about $420 a month.

How educated are people in Roscommon County, Michigan?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Roscommon County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roscommon County, Michigan?

About 12.4% of people in Roscommon County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roscommon County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Roscommon County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,693 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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