Roscommon County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Roscommon County is located in Michigan with a total population of 23,639. It is the 60th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Roscommon County is 57.4 years. This is 43% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. Only 14.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 12.7% 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 Roscommon County is $54,106. This is 24% lower than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.4%. This is 18% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $148,000. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $217,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Roscommon County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Roscommon County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.0%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) 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 (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

20.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% 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 90.8%.