Ogemaw County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Ogemaw County is located in Michigan with a total population of 20,853. It is the 64th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ogemaw County is 50.8 years. This is 27% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. 10.5% 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 $51,983. This is 27% lower than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 34% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.5%. This is 34% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 7.3%. This is 26% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $138,600. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $217,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Ogemaw County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Ogemaw County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.2%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 13.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 5.7%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

15.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 50% 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 89.7%.