Osceola County, Michigan Demographics 2026

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

Osceola County, Michigan has a population of 23,227, the 62nd most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $58,267 and the median home value is $155,400. The poverty rate is 15.8%.

Osceola County Quick Facts

Population 23,227

Median Household Income $58,26790% MOE ±$1,942

Median Home Value $155,40090% MOE ±$4,920

Poverty Rate 15.8%90% MOE ±1.4 pts

Unemployment Rate 6.4%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Median Age 43.9 years90% MOE ±0.3 years

Homeownership Rate 83.7%90% MOE ±0.7 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.6%90% MOE ±1.2 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 90.2%

Cities/Places 6

Population 23,227 62nd of 83

Median Income $58,267 20% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.8%

Unemployment 6.4%

How Osceola 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	23,290	23,227	-0.3%
Median household income	$54,191	$58,267	+7.5%
Median home value¹	$121,225	$155,400	+28.2%
Median gross rent	$800	$807	No clear change (+0.9%)

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

Median Household Income

Osceola

$58,267

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Osceola

$155,400

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.7%

$25K-$50K 23.5%

$50K-$100K 35.3%

$100K+ 23.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.7%

$10K-$15K

5.5%

$15K-$20K

3.9%

$20K-$25K

3.5%

$25K-$30K

4.9%

$30K-$35K

4.3%

$35K-$40K

4.2%

$40K-$45K

5.5%

$45K-$50K

4.6%

$50K-$60K

10.6%

$60K-$75K

10.4%

$75K-$100K

14.3%

$100K-$125K

8.9%

$125K-$150K

5.3%

$150K-$200K

5.5%

$200K+

3.7%

Employment

6.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

53.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 83.7%

Renter 16.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $807/mo 16.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.3%

18-34

18.0%

35-54

22.6%

55-74

28.6%

75+

8.6%

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 Osceola County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Reed City	2,517	$52,304	19.9%	$115,000
Evart	1,667	$34,318	35.1%	$105,500
Marion	581	$40,833	22.4%	$110,900
Hersey	360	$60,500	13.6%	$157,500
Tustin	203	$91,250	12.8%	$114,800
Le Roy	202	$70,250	6.4%	$137,500

Explore Michigan Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

Population Overview

Osceola County is located in Michigan with a total population of 23,227. It is the 62nd most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Osceola County is 43.9 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Osceola County is $58,267. This is 20% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.8%. This is 20% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 6.4%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $155,400. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Osceola 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

Osceola County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.1%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.

Education

16.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% 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 90.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Osceola 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 Osceola County, Michigan?

Osceola County has a population of 23,227, making it the 62nd most populous county in Michigan.

What is the median income in Osceola County?

The median household income in Osceola County is $58,267 with a poverty rate of 15.8%.

How many cities are in Osceola County, Michigan?

Osceola County contains 6 Census-designated places.