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Roscommon County

Michigan · 23,459 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 $41,828. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $111,300. With a median age of 56.6, 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 56.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
23,459
−8%since 2000
from 25,469 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
45 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 49 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.6
+20%since 2000
from 47.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,828
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,029 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,491
+54%since 2000
from $17,837 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$677
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
18.5% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+4%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(21,883)
Black0.3%(60)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(434)
Asian0.3%(76)
Other3.1%(724)
Diversity Score13.4%(3,143)
Segregation Score23.4%(5,493)
Diversity Score
13
+307%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
23
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+55%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 16.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 42.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roscommon County, Michigan?

Roscommon County, Michigan has about 23,459 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Roscommon County, Michigan earns about $41,828 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 $111,300, and the typical rent is about $677 a month.

How educated are people in Roscommon County, Michigan?

About 16.3% 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 15.6% 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 3,683 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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