2023 ACS Census Data · Population 26,788
Oceana County is a small county in Michigan with a population of 26,788. The median household income is $63,624, near the national median. The poverty rate is 13.3%, median home value is $167,600, and 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
26,788
2023 estimate
Rank #1584 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$63,624
Household
Rank #1578 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$167,600
Owner-occupied
Rank #1682 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
21.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #1713 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
48.9%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
4.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
11.5%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.2%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
1% below Michigan avg·2% below national avg
Poverty Rate
1% below Michigan avg·11% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
1% above Michigan avg·3% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$31,577
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
13.3%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
56.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
8% below Michigan avg·20% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
12% below Michigan avg·17% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
7% above Michigan avg·17% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
9% above Michigan avg·11% above national avg
Housing Units
15,645
Households
10,247
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,255
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
81.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
24 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
15% below Michigan avg·13% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% below Michigan avg·2% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
13.0%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
10.0%
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