Oden, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Oden, Michigan had a total population of 150, the 709th largest community in Michigan. The poverty rate is 10.7%.
Oden Quick Facts
How Oden Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 424 | 150 | -64.6% |
How Oden Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 100.0%
- Black: 0.0%
- Hispanic: 0.0%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 0.0%
- HS Diploma: 25.3%
- Some College: 50.6%
- Associate's: 0.0%
- Bachelor's: 24.1%
- Graduate+: 0.0%
Oden Rankings in Michigan
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Other Cities in Emmet County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petoskey | 5,856 | $74,196 | 9.0% | $364,100 |
| Harbor Springs | 1,086 | $75,417 | 7.3% | $415,700 |
| Alanson | 834 | $65,139 | 15.3% | $134,100 |
| Mackinaw City | 778 | $42,031 | 16.4% | $224,300 |
| Pellston | 755 | $66,875 | 17.5% | $121,000 |
| Bay Shore | 697 | $75,217 | 7.8% | $153,600 |
| Carp Lake | 380 | $27,474 | 48.2% | $180,000 |
| Conway | 237 | $77,000 | 9.7% | $425,000 |
| Brutus | 198 | $109,375 | 0.0% | $164,100 |
| Bay View | 164 | $236,500 | 4.9% | $375,500 |
Cities Similar to Oden
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nessen City | 149 | $62,222 | $160,400 | 14.0% | 31.5% |
| Grand Marais | 153 | $49,625 | $166,700 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| Garden | 154 | $42,917 | $86,000 | 21.7% | 11.0% |
| Stronach | 155 | $66,719 | $109,400 | 16.7% | 4.0% |
| Rock | 160 | $71,250 | $122,100 | 13.4% | 19.4% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 150, Oden'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
Oden is a small community located in Michigan, within Emmet County. The total population is 150. It ranks as the 709th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.
Age Demographics
The median age in Oden is 25.3 years. This is 37% lower than the state median of 40.2 years. 13.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 10.7%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Oden, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 48.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% lower than the state average of 73.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Oden was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
24.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Oden, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Oden, Michigan?
Oden, Michigan has a population of 150 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Oden, MI?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Oden — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Oden, MI?
The poverty rate in Oden is 10.7%. This means approximately 16 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Oden, Michigan?
Oden's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Oden, MI?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Oden — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Oden, Michigan?
24.1% of adults (25+) in Oden hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.