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Oscoda County, Michigan
Oscoda County, Michigan. Oscoda County had 8,723 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.1% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). It holds 7 places (6 towns and townships and 1 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 26135.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,723
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,219 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,425
Median household income
$49,515
±$3,496 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$125,500
±$10,898 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$681
±$58 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
How many people live in Oscoda County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 8,219 residents in Oscoda County. The Census Bureau estimates 8,723 for July 1, 2025, up 6.1% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 8,425 over 566 square miles of land.
| Measure | Oscoda County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,425 | 10,077,761 | +177 |
| Households | 3,788±167 | 4,076,369 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.21±0.10 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,719±62 | 4,622,236 | −1,507 |
Oscoda County's population since 2000
From 9,418 in 2000 to 8,723 in 2025: down 7.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Oscoda County?
Oscoda County holds 7 places: 6 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Big Creek Township with 2,739 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Big Creek Township | 2,604 | $48,438 |
|---|---|---|
| Comins Township | 1,839 | $52,500 |
| Mio | 1,690 | $40,750 |
| Greenwood Township, Oscoda County | 1,158 | $44,625 |
| Elmer Township, Oscoda County | 1,150 | $62,386 |
| Mentor Township, Oscoda County | 1,037 | $42,500 |
| Clinton Township, Oscoda County | 431 | $47,177 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Oscoda County?
The median resident of Oscoda County is 52.5 years old; 19.6% are under 18 and 29.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.8%. 0.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Oscoda County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.5±0.5 | 40.2 | +0.7 |
| Under 18 years | 19.6% | 21.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 29.4%±0.4 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% | 5.9% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.1%±0.7 pts | 72.4% | −2.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 3.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8%±0.7 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.2%±1.9 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.8%±1.9 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 22.7%±2.3 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.0%±3.1 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.9%±2.1 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.6%±2.4 pts | 32.4% | +5.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.4%±1.3 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±0.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Oscoda County earn?
Half of Oscoda County's 3,788 households earn less than $49,515 a year (±$3,496), against $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $52,101 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Oscoda County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,515±$3,496 | $72,875 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $61,414±$3,902 | $98,700 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,888±$1,727 | $40,735 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.2%±3.0 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 25.0%±7.9 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.3%±2.5 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.4%±2.8 pts | 90.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Oscoda County?
Owners occupy 87.2% of Oscoda County's occupied homes and renters 12.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $125,500 by its owner (±$10,898). The median renter pays $681 a month including utilities, and 28.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Oscoda County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $125,500±$10,898 | $231,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $681±$58 | $1,129 | −$242 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.0%±8.6 pts | 41.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,056±$58 | $1,569 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 87.2%±2.5 pts | 73.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,719±62 | 4,622,236 | −1,507 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.9%±2.9 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.5%±2.3 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.9%±2.1 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.5%±1.0 pts | 14.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Oscoda County building?
Builders took permits for 24 new housing units across Oscoda County in 2025 (24 single-family), 2.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Oscoda County get to work?
69.6% of Oscoda County's workers drive alone and 12.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.0%.
| Measure | Oscoda County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 44.2%±2.5 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.0%±2.6 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 69.6%±4.7 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.4%±2.8 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±1.1 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.1%±2.9 pts | 13.5% | +5.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.1 min±4.4 | 24.2 min | +9.7 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Oscoda County's census tracts?
Oscoda County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $41,136 (Tract 9703) to $60,536 (Tract 9705).
| Tract 9702.0126135970201 | 1,695±188 | $51,131 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9702.0226135970202 | 1,727±241 | $52,083 |
| Tract 970326135970300 | 1,498±146 | $41,136 |
| Tract 970426135970400 | 1,841±261 | $45,096 |
| Tract 970526135970500 | 1,664±157 | $60,536 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Oscoda County compare with Michigan's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 78th of 83 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 4th of 83 |
| Residents per square mile | 74th of 83 |
| Median household income | 82nd of 83 |
| Median home value | 79th of 83 |
| Median gross rent | 78th of 83 |
| Poverty rate | 10th of 83 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 79th of 83 |
| Median age | 12th of 83 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Oscoda County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.