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. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

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. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Roscommon County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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.