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Petosky-Otsego

Michigan · Detroit · 4,431 residents · 1.391 sq mi
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The short version

Petosky-Otsego has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,523. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $51,399. The poverty rate of 46.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Detroit median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Petosky-Otsego; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
44% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,431
Population density
3,185 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,523
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$17,811
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
46.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.532
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information18.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,399
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$940
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.6%
56.4% rent
Vacancy rate
48.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic5.7%(253)
Black82.5%(3,655)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(376)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other3.1%(136)
Diversity Score38.5%(1,707)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.7%(253)
Black82.5%(3,655)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(376)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other3.1%(136)
Diversity Score38.5%(1,707)
Diversity Score
39
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
26.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
Female
54.6%
Foreign born
6.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Petosky-Otsego, Detroit, Michigan?

Petosky-Otsego, Detroit, Michigan has about 4,431 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Petosky-Otsego, Detroit, Michigan?

The typical household in Petosky-Otsego, Detroit, Michigan earns about $22,523 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Petosky-Otsego, Detroit, Michigan expensive?

In Petosky-Otsego, Detroit, Michigan, the median home is worth about $51,399, and the typical rent is about $940 a month.

How educated are people in Petosky-Otsego, Detroit, Michigan?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Petosky-Otsego, Detroit, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Petosky-Otsego, Detroit, Michigan?

About 46.6% of people in Petosky-Otsego, Detroit, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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

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