Oscoda County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Oscoda County is located in Michigan with a total population of 8,338. It is the 78th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Oscoda County is 52.1 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 40.1 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 Oscoda County is $50,581. This is 29% lower than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.8%. This is 21% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 8.8%. This is 51% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $126,000. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $217,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Oscoda County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Oscoda County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.0%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 13.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 5.7%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

14.8% 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 53% 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 86.1%.