Ogemaw County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Ogemaw County, Michigan has a population of 20,885, the 64th most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $54,666 and the median home value is $154,900. The poverty rate is 16.7%.

Ogemaw County Quick Facts

Population 20,885

Median Household Income $54,66690% MOE ±$2,368

Median Home Value $154,90090% MOE ±$6,468

Poverty Rate 16.7%90% MOE ±2.0 pts

Unemployment Rate 6.3%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Median Age 51.2 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 83.7%90% MOE ±1.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.2%90% MOE ±1.4 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 90.7%

Cities/Places 5

Population 20,885 64th of 83

Median Income $54,666 25% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.7%

Unemployment 6.3%

How Ogemaw County 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	20,898	20,885	-0.1%
Median household income	$49,687	$54,666	+10.0%
Median home value¹	$120,856	$154,900	+28.2%
Median gross rent	$863	$823	No clear change (-4.6%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Ogemaw

$54,666

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Ogemaw

$154,900

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.4%

$25K-$50K 25.2%

$50K-$100K 32.5%

$100K+ 20.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.5%

$10K-$15K

6.2%

$15K-$20K

4.4%

$20K-$25K

5.3%

$25K-$30K

4.0%

$30K-$35K

6.5%

$35K-$40K

4.5%

$40K-$45K

5.4%

$45K-$50K

4.8%

$50K-$60K

8.1%

$60K-$75K

11.9%

$75K-$100K

12.6%

$100K-$125K

8.0%

$125K-$150K

4.1%

$150K-$200K

5.8%

$200K+

2.9%

Employment

6.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

47.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 83.7%

Renter 16.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $823/mo 18.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.8%

18-34

15.8%

35-54

21.2%

55-74

34.6%

75+

10.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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+)

Cities & Places in Ogemaw County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Skidway Lake	3,008	$39,265	37.9%	$59,100
West Branch	2,225	$41,250	23.1%	$147,800
Rose City	575	$25,179	32.2%	$101,700
Prescott	270	$57,885	17.4%	$68,800
Lupton	206	$60,208	16.0%	$77,500

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Population Overview

Ogemaw County is located in Michigan with a total population of 20,885. It is the 64th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ogemaw County is 51.2 years. This is 27% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 10.7% 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 Ogemaw County is $54,666. This is 25% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.7%. This is 26% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $154,900. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Ogemaw County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Ogemaw County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.3%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.

Education

17.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% 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 90.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Ogemaw County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Michigan and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Ogemaw County, Michigan?

Ogemaw County has a population of 20,885, making it the 64th most populous county in Michigan.

What is the median income in Ogemaw County?

The median household income in Ogemaw County is $54,666 with a poverty rate of 16.7%.

How many cities are in Ogemaw County, Michigan?

Ogemaw County contains 5 Census-designated places.