Population 23,227 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Osceola County
Household size in Osceola County
| Period | Osceola County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The average household in Osceola County has 2.44 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.63, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
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 Osceola County
| Period | Osceola County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.8 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.6 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.9 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Osceola County is 43.9 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.2, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the center.
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 Osceola County
| Period | Osceola County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Osceola County than nationally: 10.0%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Michigan. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.7 points, 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 Osceola County
Renters in Osceola County
| Period | Osceola County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.3% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 16.3% of households in Osceola County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 51.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Osceola County
| Period | Osceola County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.0% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 30.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.8% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Osceola County: 23.8% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 6.8 points, 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 Osceola County
| Period | Osceola County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +3 | +6 |
The typical home in Osceola County was built around 1976, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the southwest.
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 Osceola County
| Period | Osceola County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $639 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $648 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $678 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $853 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$214 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Osceola County costs $853 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $214 a month from 2006–10, a 34% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.3% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the southwest.
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 Osceola County
Bachelor's degrees in Osceola County
| Period | Osceola County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Osceola County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 16.5%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.6 points, mirroring the country. Osceola 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 Osceola County
| Period | Osceola County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.2% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.2% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.7% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.8% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Osceola County have finished high school as nationally: 89.8%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Michigan overall (91.8%). The share with a diploma is up 4.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Osceola County
| Period | Osceola County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Osceola County: 6.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.4 points, 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).
Osceola 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osceola County | 2.44 | 43.9 | 10.0% | 16.3% | 23.8% | 1976 | $853 | 16.5% | 89.8% | 6.1% |
| Lake County | 2.33 | 49.0 | 9.9% | 18.0% | 52.4% | 1976 | $913 | 12.3% | 84.7% | 6.6% |
| Clare County | 2.55 | 47.1 | 9.0% | 13.1% | 36.4% | 1976 | $757 | 13.3% | 88.1% | 9.1% |
| Gladwin County | 2.31 | 50.5 | 4.9% | 13.9% | 28.5% | 1980 | $817 | 17.1% | 88.8% | 6.7% |
| Mason County | 2.29 | 47.7 | 8.9% | 21.7% | 23.5% | 1973 | $892 | 26.1% | 94.1% | 4.6% |
| Arenac County | 2.29 | 49.5 | 7.9% | 13.8% | 27.3% | 1977 | $750 | 16.1% | 88.3% | 6.3% |
| Huron County | 2.19 | 48.9 | 6.7% | 18.2% | 23.4% | 1966 | $787 | 18.5% | 92.6% | 4.1% |
| Green Lake County | 2.33 | 46.0 | 9.3% | 25.5% | 18.7% | 1969 | $797 | 22.6% | 91.4% | 2.7% |
| Marquette County | 2.25 | 50.2 | 7.3% | 18.8% | 26.2% | 1976 | $826 | 16.3% | 92.1% | 2.7% |
| Adams County | 2.17 | 54.4 | 5.7% | 13.8% | 39.9% | 1983 | $1,073 | 17.5% | 89.6% | 5.2% |
| Juneau County | 2.28 | 46.2 | 8.8% | 21.9% | 21.2% | 1977 | $913 | 16.6% | 90.4% | 4.3% |
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 Osceola 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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