Roscommon County, Michigan Demographics 2026

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

Roscommon County, Michigan has a population of 23,737, the 60th most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $55,246 and the median home value is $158,700. The poverty rate is 15.5%.

Roscommon County Quick Facts

Population 23,737

Median Household Income $55,24690% MOE ±$2,903

Median Home Value $158,70090% MOE ±$7,566

Poverty Rate 15.5%90% MOE ±2.2 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.7%90% MOE ±1.1 pts

Median Age 57.7 years90% MOE ±0.5 years

Homeownership Rate 85.4%90% MOE ±1.2 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.2%90% MOE ±1.9 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 91.8%

Cities/Places 4

Population 23,737 60th of 83

Median Income $55,246 24% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.5%

Unemployment 4.7%

How Roscommon 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	23,851	23,737	-0.5%
Median household income	$51,756	$55,246	No clear change (+6.7%)
Median home value¹	$133,163	$158,700	+19.2%
Median gross rent	$842	$816	No clear change (-3.1%)

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

Median Household Income

Roscommon

$55,246

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Roscommon

$158,700

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.4%

$25K-$50K 27.2%

$50K-$100K 33.1%

$100K+ 21.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.5%

$10K-$15K

5.0%

$15K-$20K

3.6%

$20K-$25K

5.3%

$25K-$30K

5.5%

$30K-$35K

5.8%

$35K-$40K

4.9%

$40K-$45K

6.2%

$45K-$50K

4.9%

$50K-$60K

7.8%

$60K-$75K

10.8%

$75K-$100K

14.5%

$100K-$125K

6.8%

$125K-$150K

5.0%

$150K-$200K

4.8%

$200K+

4.6%

Employment

4.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

42.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 85.4%

Renter 14.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $816/mo 17.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

14.3%

18-34

13.3%

35-54

19.2%

55-74

40.4%

75+

12.9%

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 Roscommon County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Houghton Lake	5,769	$50,305	19.0%	$126,200
St. Helen	2,929	$44,871	32.8%	$95,600
Prudenville	1,350	$33,635	13.6%	$163,300
Roscommon	1,118	$54,167	12.4%	$93,900

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Population Overview

Roscommon County is located in Michigan with a total population of 23,737. It is the 60th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Roscommon County is 57.7 years. This is 44% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 14.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 12.9% 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 Roscommon County is $55,246. This is 24% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.5%. This is 18% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $158,700. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Roscommon County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Roscommon County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.0%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.

Education

20.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% 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 91.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Roscommon 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 Roscommon County, Michigan?

Roscommon County has a population of 23,737, making it the 60th most populous county in Michigan.

What is the median income in Roscommon County?

The median household income in Roscommon County is $55,246 with a poverty rate of 15.5%.

How many cities are in Roscommon County, Michigan?

Roscommon County contains 4 Census-designated places.