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Roscommon County

Michigan · 24,449 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 $33,542. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $107,400. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,449
−4%since 2000
from 25,469 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
47 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 49 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
53.3
+13%since 2000
from 47.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K21K23K24K26K1990201020202024Roscommon County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,542
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,029 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,194
+13%since 2000
from $17,837 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,400
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$583
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.2%
−38.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
17.2% rent
Vacancy rate
53.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+26%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(24,795)
Black0.3%(81)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(204)
Asian0.2%(49)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(838)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(23,592)
Black0.4%(89)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(275)
Asian0.3%(72)
Other1.7%(410)
Diversity Score8.5%(2,066)
Diversity Score
8
+157%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+48%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.5%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.5%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roscommon County, Michigan?

Roscommon County, Michigan has about 24,449 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Roscommon County, Michigan earns about $33,542 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 $107,400, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Roscommon County, Michigan?

About 13.6% 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 22.0% 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 4,673 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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