Population 23,737 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of Roscommon County: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in Roscommon County
Household size in Roscommon County
| Period | Roscommon County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.19 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.03 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.14 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.07 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Roscommon County is a place of small households, averaging 2.07 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 2.19, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Michigan's 83 counties, only seven have smaller households.
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 Roscommon County
| Period | Roscommon County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.3 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 53.6 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 54.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 55.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.6 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 55.0, Roscommon 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 51.3, in line with the national trend. Few Michigan counties are older: only three of 83.
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 Roscommon County
| Period | Roscommon County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.0% of households in Roscommon County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Roscommon County has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Michigan counties.
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 Roscommon County
Renters in Roscommon County
| Period | Roscommon County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Roscommon County is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 53.4% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 0.8 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 Roscommon County
| Period | Roscommon County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.1% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.5% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 49.1% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.5% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 43.5% of the housing in Roscommon County, 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 is down 4.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Roscommon County
| Period | Roscommon County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in Roscommon County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1977, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Michigan as a whole, where the median home dates to 1972.
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 Roscommon County
| Period | Roscommon County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $618 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $676 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $709 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $811 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$193 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in Roscommon County runs $811 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $193 a month since 2006–10, up 31%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.8% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the center.
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 Roscommon County
Bachelor's degrees in Roscommon County
| Period | Roscommon County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.0% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Roscommon County: 20.0% 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 6.7 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the southeast.
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 Roscommon County
| Period | Roscommon County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.9% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.0% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.7% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.7% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Roscommon County have finished high school (91.7%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Michigan. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.8 points, 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 Roscommon County
| Period | Roscommon County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −12.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Roscommon County is close to the national rate: 4.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in Michigan overall (5.9%). Unemployment has fallen 12.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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).
Roscommon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roscommon County | 2.07 | 55.0 | 7.0% | 14.6% | 43.5% | 1977 | $811 | 20.0% | 91.7% | 4.8% |
| Ogemaw County | 2.22 | 49.8 | 9.8% | 16.3% | 33.5% | 1976 | $819 | 17.2% | 90.8% | 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% |
| Iosco County | 2.19 | 51.9 | 8.7% | 17.9% | 36.3% | 1972 | $791 | 19.5% | 90.5% | 6.7% |
| Manistee County | 2.28 | 49.9 | 7.2% | 14.2% | 30.4% | 1971 | $894 | 23.8% | 91.9% | 6.3% |
| Brown County | 2.45 | 38.9 | 10.3% | 34.0% | 5.1% | 1982 | $1,091 | 33.6% | 93.6% | 2.6% |
| Outagamie County | 2.47 | 39.9 | 8.5% | 28.5% | 4.2% | 1979 | $1,098 | 33.3% | 94.9% | 2.7% |
| Waupaca County | 2.24 | 45.2 | 9.6% | 24.7% | 11.8% | 1975 | $956 | 20.4% | 92.1% | 2.8% |
| Portage County | 2.30 | 40.2 | 8.2% | 30.3% | 6.5% | 1979 | $969 | 33.6% | 94.3% | 3.1% |
| Wood County | 2.31 | 43.8 | 10.0% | 27.4% | 8.0% | 1971 | $884 | 21.2% | 94.6% | 3.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Accomack County, VA · McPherson County, KS · Payette County, ID · Meade County, KY · Meade County, SD · Mecklenburg County, VA · Miller County, MO · Mineral County, WV · Mingo County, WV · Monroe County, GA
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 Roscommon 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.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.