Population 20,885 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Ogemaw County
Household size in Ogemaw County
| Period | Ogemaw County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.24 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.24 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.22 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.41 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Ogemaw County is a place of small households, averaging 2.22 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.63, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Ogemaw County
| Period | Ogemaw County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.3 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.3 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.0 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.8 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 49.8, Ogemaw County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 46.3, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Ogemaw County
| Period | Ogemaw County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Ogemaw County (9.8%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Michigan. The single-parent share is up 0.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Ogemaw County
Renters in Ogemaw County
| Period | Ogemaw County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Ogemaw County is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than half of owners (54.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.5 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Ogemaw County
| Period | Ogemaw County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.9% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 37.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.5% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Ogemaw County: 33.5% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 9.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Ogemaw County
| Period | Ogemaw County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +3 | +6 |
Housing in Ogemaw County leans a little older: the median home dates to 1976, against 1980 nationally. That is in line with the rest of Michigan.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Ogemaw County
| Period | Ogemaw County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $612 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $697 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $801 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $819 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$207 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Ogemaw County costs $819 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $207 a month since 2006–10, up 34%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.5% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Ogemaw County
Bachelor's degrees in Ogemaw County
| Period | Ogemaw County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.2% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Ogemaw County: 17.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.2 points, mirroring the country. Ogemaw County has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Michigan counties.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Ogemaw County
| Period | Ogemaw County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.3% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.3% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.7% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.8% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Ogemaw County have finished high school (90.8%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Michigan. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.5 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Ogemaw County
| Period | Ogemaw County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Ogemaw County than nationally: unemployment was 6.7%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 6.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Ogemaw County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogemaw County | 2.22 | 49.8 | 9.8% | 16.3% | 33.5% | 1976 | $819 | 17.2% | 90.8% | 6.7% |
| Roscommon County | 2.07 | 55.0 | 7.0% | 14.6% | 43.5% | 1977 | $811 | 20.0% | 91.7% | 4.8% |
| Iosco County | 2.19 | 51.9 | 8.7% | 17.9% | 36.3% | 1972 | $791 | 19.5% | 90.5% | 6.7% |
| Missaukee County | 2.57 | 43.5 | 6.5% | 15.1% | 27.7% | 1981 | $930 | 18.4% | 90.8% | 6.6% |
| Wexford County | 2.47 | 42.9 | 11.1% | 19.1% | 15.1% | 1979 | $1,054 | 21.0% | 89.9% | 5.7% |
| Manistee County | 2.28 | 49.9 | 7.2% | 14.2% | 30.4% | 1971 | $894 | 23.8% | 91.9% | 6.3% |
| Manitowoc County | 2.30 | 45.7 | 9.8% | 22.9% | 8.4% | 1965 | $829 | 22.7% | 92.1% | 2.6% |
| Calumet County | 2.51 | 42.3 | 7.8% | 19.9% | 5.9% | 1985 | $1,108 | 33.6% | 95.1% | 2.1% |
| Outagamie County | 2.47 | 39.9 | 8.5% | 28.5% | 4.2% | 1979 | $1,098 | 33.3% | 94.9% | 2.7% |
| Winnebago County | 2.34 | 39.9 | 8.8% | 34.2% | 7.4% | 1973 | $1,019 | 31.7% | 94.4% | 2.1% |
| Waushara County | 2.31 | 50.0 | 7.1% | 15.8% | 24.7% | 1977 | $806 | 17.5% | 89.7% | 4.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Ogemaw County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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