2023 ACS Census Data · Population 298,614
Ottawa County is a large county in Michigan with a population of 298,614. The median household income is $87,144, 34% above the national average. The poverty rate is 8.2%, median home value is $291,200, and 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 56% above the national average.
Population
298,614
2023 estimate
Rank #239 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$87,144
Household
Rank #308 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$291,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #520 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
37.5%
Adults 25+
Rank #327 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.
50.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
5.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
7.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
36% above Michigan avg·34% above national avg
Poverty Rate
38% above Michigan avg·46% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
22% above Michigan avg·17% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$40,682
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
8.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
67.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
60% above Michigan avg·39% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
31% above Michigan avg·24% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
2% below Michigan avg·8% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
7% above Michigan avg·8% above national avg
Housing Units
116,173
Households
110,019
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,610
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
91.6%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
20 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
51% above Michigan avg·56% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% above Michigan avg·6% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
6.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
3.8%
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