Omer, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

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

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Omer, Michigan had a total population of 283, the 631st largest city in Michigan, with a median household income of $51,000, which is 30% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 7.8%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 30% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Only 5.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x.
Unemployment rate of 11.8% is notably above the national average.

Omer Quick Facts

Population 28390% MOE ±69

Median Household Income $51,00090% MOE ±$12,610

Median Home Value $97,70090% MOE ±$13,233

Poverty Rate 7.8%90% MOE ±3.4 pts

Unemployment Rate 11.8%90% MOE ±13.5 pts

Median Age 56.0 years90% MOE ±3.6 years

Homeownership Rate 90.0%90% MOE ±5.3 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.9x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.2%90% MOE ±6.8 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 87.3%

Diversity Index 10/100

Population 283 631st of 745

Median Income $51,000 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 7.8% 38% lower than national

Median Home Value $97,700 bottom 20%

How Omer 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	259	283	No clear change (+9.3%)
Median household income	$42,854	$51,000	No clear change (+19.0%)
Median home value¹	$86,150	$97,700	No clear change (+13.4%)
Median gross rent	$1,015	$785	No clear change (-22.7%)

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

How Omer Compares

Median Household Income

Omer

$51,000

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Omer

$97,700

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 26.2%

$25K-$50K 22.3%

$50K-$100K 32.3%

$100K+ 19.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.3%

$10K-$15K

3.9%

$15K-$20K

6.9%

$20K-$25K

13.1%

$25K-$30K

5.4%

$30K-$35K

3.9%

$35K-$40K

1.5%

$40K-$45K

0.0%

$45K-$50K

11.5%

$50K-$60K

10.8%

$60K-$75K

7.7%

$75K-$100K

13.9%

$100K-$125K

6.9%

$125K-$150K

8.5%

$150K-$200K

3.9%

$200K+

0.0%

Employment

11.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

50.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 90.0%

Renter 10.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $785/mo 18.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

5.0%

18-34

16.3%

35-54

24.7%

55-74

46.6%

75+

7.4%

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+)

Omer Rankings in Michigan

#631 Population of 745

#554 Median Income of 732

#711 Education of 745

#631 Home Value of 730

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Other Cities in Arenac County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Standish	1,554	$35,395	20.1%	$97,900
Au Gres	1,018	$67,115	13.2%	$159,000
Sterling	448	$61,563	11.0%	$89,200
Twining	192	$44,271	27.6%	$85,000
Turner	86	N/A	20.9%	$95,600

Cities Similar to Omer

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Jasper	282	$56,111	$122,300	7.0%	19.5%
Clifford	277	$54,444	$112,500	3.7%	11.2%
Port Hope	268	$51,563	$88,700	18.3%	17.2%
Montgomery	301	$51,250	$95,000	9.0%	38.5%
Tower	275	$56,250	$94,800	12.0%	30.6%

A note before these figures: with a population of 283, Omer'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

Omer is a small community located in Michigan, within Arenac County. The total population is 283. It ranks as the 631st most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Omer is 56.0 years. This is 39% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 5.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Omer is $51,000. This is 30% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.8%. This is 41% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 11.8%. This is 106% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $97,700. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Omer is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 90.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Omer has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.1%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.

Education

5.2% 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 84% 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 87.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Omer, 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 Omer, Michigan?

Omer, Michigan has a population of 283 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Omer, MI?

The median household income in Omer is $51,000, which is 37% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Omer, MI?

The poverty rate in Omer is 7.8%. This means approximately 22 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Omer, Michigan?

Omer's population is 94.7% White, 0.7% Black, 1.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.4% Asian.

What is the median home value in Omer, MI?

The median home value in Omer is $97,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.9x.

How educated is Omer, Michigan?

5.2% of adults (25+) in Omer hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.