Oceana County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Oceana County is located in Michigan with a total population of 26,788. It is the 51st most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Oceana County is 43.9 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Oceana County is $63,624. This is 11% lower than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.3%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $167,600. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $217,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Oceana County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Oceana County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.4%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 13.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (15.4% vs 5.7%). The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

21.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.6%.