Population 24,207 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Owosso
Household size in Owosso
| Period | Owosso | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.37 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Owosso is a place of small households, averaging 2.37 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 2.47, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the center.
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 Owosso
| Period | Owosso | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.0 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.5 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.2 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Owosso is 43.2 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 39.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the southwest.
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 Owosso
| Period | Owosso | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Owosso (12.7%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Owosso has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Michigan cities.
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 Owosso
Renters in Owosso
| Period | Owosso | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.0% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.1% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.3% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.6% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Owosso own their homes; 26.6% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 45.3% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the west. The renter share is down 1.4 points from 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 Owosso
| Period | Owosso | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Owosso as nationally: 9.0%, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.2 points, as it has 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 Owosso
| Period | Owosso | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in Owosso is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1961, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center. Owosso has older homes than at least four in five Michigan cities.
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 Owosso
| Period | Owosso | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $627 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $679 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $756 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $863 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$236 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in Owosso pays $863 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $236 a month from 2006–10, a 38% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the north.
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 Owosso
Bachelor's degrees in Owosso
| Period | Owosso | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.7% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Owosso: 20.7% 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 5.3 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the south.
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 Owosso
| Period | Owosso | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.4% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.8% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.9% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Owosso is a bit above the national rate: 92.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Michigan. The share with a diploma is up 4.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Owosso
| Period | Owosso | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.2 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Owosso runs below the national rate: 4.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 7.2 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Owosso compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owosso | 2.37 | 43.2 | 12.7% | 26.6% | 9.0% | 1961 | $863 | 20.7% | 92.0% | 4.5% |
| Corunna | 2.20 | 42.1 | 11.8% | 29.8% | 5.7% | 1969 | $854 | 16.5% | 93.3% | 5.2% |
| Kerby | 2.35 | 49.5 | 10.6% | 18.3% | 6.3% | 1971 | $927 | 17.9% | 94.6% | 5.3% |
| Shiawasseetown | 2.50 | 47.2 | 6.2% | 11.0% | 4.1% | 1973 | $821 | 15.8% | 95.6% | 1.3% |
| Pittsburg | 2.58 | 53.8 | 5.9% | 5.7% | 8.2% | 1981 | $1,094 | 20.2% | 95.9% | 0.6% |
| Henderson | 2.40 | 48.9 | 6.1% | 11.8% | 3.8% | 1961 | $1,160 | 21.8% | 89.9% | 3.9% |
| Easton | 2.50 | 46.6 | 9.5% | 6.0% | 5.4% | 1966 | $1,240 | 24.9% | 93.7% | 1.4% |
| Vernon | 2.37 | 50.3 | 4.8% | 9.3% | 9.0% | 1966 | $883 | 15.0% | 91.1% | 1.8% |
| Ovid | 2.67 | 38.0 | 17.8% | 16.4% | 3.2% | 1968 | $872 | 13.9% | 94.0% | 3.8% |
| Bancroft | 2.41 | 43.6 | 8.5% | 9.9% | 5.9% | 1969 | $1,063 | 18.4% | 94.0% | 3.3% |
| Morrice | 2.78 | 41.0 | 11.7% | 17.3% | 3.0% | 1986 | $1,240 | 17.1% | 95.1% | 6.5% |
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 Owosso. 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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