Oscoda County, Michigan Demographics 2026

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

Oscoda County, Michigan has a population of 8,425, the 78th most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $49,515 and the median home value is $125,500. The poverty rate is 17.2%.

Oscoda County Quick Facts

Population 8,425

Median Household Income $49,51590% MOE ±$3,496

Median Home Value $125,50090% MOE ±$10,898

Poverty Rate 17.2%90% MOE ±3.0 pts

Unemployment Rate 8.1%90% MOE ±2.6 pts

Median Age 52.5 years90% MOE ±0.5 years

Homeownership Rate 87.3%90% MOE ±1.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 15.6%90% MOE ±2.3 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 85.9%

Cities/Places 1

Population 8,425 78th of 83

Median Income $49,515 32% lower than state

Poverty Rate 17.2%

Unemployment 8.1%

How Oscoda 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	8,248	8,425	+2.1%
Median household income	$52,102	$49,515	No clear change (-5.0%)
Median home value¹	$111,379	$125,500	No clear change (+12.7%)
Median gross rent	$923	$681	-26.2%

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

Median Household Income

Oscoda

$49,515

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Oscoda

$125,500

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.9%

$25K-$50K 27.6%

$50K-$100K 35.0%

$100K+ 14.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.7%

$10K-$15K

6.6%

$15K-$20K

6.1%

$20K-$25K

4.4%

$25K-$30K

5.0%

$30K-$35K

6.7%

$35K-$40K

5.6%

$40K-$45K

5.5%

$45K-$50K

4.8%

$50K-$60K

8.7%

$60K-$75K

12.5%

$75K-$100K

13.9%

$100K-$125K

6.0%

$125K-$150K

1.9%

$150K-$200K

4.2%

$200K+

2.3%

Employment

8.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

44.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 87.3%

Renter 12.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $681/mo 16.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.6%

18-34

14.0%

35-54

19.1%

55-74

36.4%

75+

10.9%

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 Oscoda County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Mio	1,474	$40,750	25.9%	$90,600

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Population Overview

Oscoda County is located in Michigan with a total population of 8,425. It is the 78th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Oscoda County is 52.5 years. This is 31% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 10.9% 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 Oscoda County is $49,515. This is 32% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.2%. This is 30% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 8.1%. This is 41% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $125,500. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Oscoda County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 87.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Oscoda County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.1%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) 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 (0.2%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.

Education

15.6% 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 52% 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 85.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Oscoda 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 Oscoda County, Michigan?

Oscoda County has a population of 8,425, making it the 78th most populous county in Michigan.

What is the median income in Oscoda County?

The median household income in Oscoda County is $49,515 with a poverty rate of 17.2%.

How many cities are in Oscoda County, Michigan?

Oscoda County contains 1 Census-designated place.