Ontonagon County, Michigan

Total Population: 5,870

County Seat: Ontonagon

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Median Home Value

$101,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$51,844

Across all households

Median Age

59.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

16.7%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)93.1%
Two or More Races3.3%
Hispanic or Latino1.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

11.6%

65 Years and Over

37.8%

Male

51.0%

Female

49.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.7%

No Health Insurance

4.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

94.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

16.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

1.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$51,844

Mean Household Income

$64,711

Per Capita Income

$32,741

Unemployment Rate (16+)

7.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

68.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

13.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$101,000

Median Rent

$571/mo

Total Housing Units

5,256

Owner-Occupied

87.3%

Renter-Occupied

12.7%

Vacancy Rate

43.3%

Married Couple Households

47.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

23.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

22.1%

Average Household Size

1.95

Broadband Internet Access

83.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

2.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 26131.