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Owosso Micro

Owosso, MI · 1 counties · 68,094 residents · 530.967 sq mi
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Owosso has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,436. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $127,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
68,094
−5%since 2000
from 71,687 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
128 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 135 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+19%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
68K69K70K71K72K1990201020202024Owosso
202468K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,436
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,553 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,544
+54%since 2000
from $19,229 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$742
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $482 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
23.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−1%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(69,016)
Black0.2%(135)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(1,295)
Asian0.3%(199)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(4,054)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(62,239)
Black0.5%(319)
Hispanic / Latino3%(2,024)
Asian0.4%(288)
Other2.4%(1,601)
Diversity Score15.2%(10,362)
Segregation Score18.5%(12,584)
Diversity Score
15
+169%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
18
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+36%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

OwossoCENTRAL14,437
What's inside

1 component county

Shiawassee CountyCENTRAL67,681
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Owosso, MI?

Owosso, MI has about 68,094 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Owosso, MI?

The typical household in Owosso, MI earns about $56,436 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Owosso, MI expensive?

In Owosso, MI, the median home is worth about $127,500, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in Owosso, MI?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Owosso, MI hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Owosso, MI?

About 11.0% of people in Owosso, MI live below the federal poverty line.

Has Owosso, MI grown since 1990?

Yes, Owosso, MI has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,676 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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