Oak Hill, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 519, Oak Hill's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Oak Hill is a small community located in Michigan, within Manistee County. The total population is 519. It ranks as the 543rd most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Oak Hill is 54.2 years. This is 35% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 10.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Oak Hill is $59,115. This is 19% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.1%. This is 84% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 12.3%. This is 117% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $126,900. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Oak Hill is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 88.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Oak Hill has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.5%.

Education

14.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Oak Hill, Michigan is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Michigan state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 745 Census-designated places in Michigan. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.