Oceana County, MI

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Population

26,317

0.631% growth

Median Age

42.7


Median Household Income

$44,382

5.79% growth

Poverty Rate

17.5%


Number of Employees

10,693

3.62% growth

Median Property Value

$106,300

1.43% growth

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About

In 2017, Oceana County, MI had a population of 26.3k people with a median age of 42.7 and a median household income of $44,382. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Oceana County, MI grew from 26,152 to 26,317, a 0.631% increase and its median household income grew from $41,952 to $44,382, a 5.79% increase.

The population of Oceana County, MI is 82.2% White Alone, 14.5% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.18% Black or African American Alone. N/A% of the people in Oceana County, MI speak a non-English language, and 95.5% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Oceana County, MI is $106,300, and the homeownership rate is 80.6%. Most people in Oceana County, MI commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 21.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Oceana County, MI is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Oceana County, MI employs 10.7k people. The largest industries in Oceana County, MI are Manufacturing (2,479 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,202 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1,105 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($55,833), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($47,875), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($42,619).

Median household income in Oceana County, MI is $44,382. Males in Oceana County, MI have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,762. The income inequality in Oceana County, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$44,382

2017 value

± $1,592

5.79%

1 Year Growth

± 4.41%

Households in Oceana County, MI have a median annual income of $44,382, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $41,952 in 2016, which represents a 5.79% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$63,869

Average Male Salary

± $1,109

$46,762

Average Female Salary

± $850

In 2017, full-time male employees in Michigan made 1.37 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $62,263 ± $4,415

  2. Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

    $48,644 ± $58,127

  3. White

    $48,289 ± $702

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Michigan workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.28 times more than Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Oceana County, MI is from Michigan.

0.476

2017 Wage GINI

0.477

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.107% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2017 the GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 108

  2. Census Tract 109

  3. Census Tract 106

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Oceana County, MI was Census Tract 108 with a value of $52,206, followed by Census Tract 109 and Census Tract 106, with respective values of $51,630 and $46,530.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Oceana County, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Males 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

17.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oceana County, MI (4.55k out of 26k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    4,041 ± 284

  2. Hispanic

    1,156 ± 172

  3. Black

    242 ± 306

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Oceana County, MI is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

10.7k

2017 Value

± 429

3.62%

1 Year growth

± 5.7%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Oceana County, MI grew at a rate of 3.62%, from 10.3k employees to 10.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oceana County, MI, are Production Occupations (1,607 people), Management Occupations (1,091 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (991 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oceana County, MI.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Oceana County, MI, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (1,607 people), Management Occupations (1,091 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (991 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Oceana County, MI has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (8.16 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (2.59 times), and Material Moving Occupations (1.81 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Oceana County, MI, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($69,412), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($68,050), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($62,917).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

10.7k

2017 Value

± 429

3.62%

1 Year growth

± 5.7%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Oceana County, MI grew at a rate of 3.62%, from 10.3k employees to 10.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oceana County, MI, are Manufacturing (2,479 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,202 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1,105 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Oceana County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Oceana County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Oceana County, MI, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (2,479 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,202 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1,105 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Oceana County, MI has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (8.74 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (2.29 times), and Construction (1.04 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Oceana County, MI, by median earnings, are Utilities ($55,833), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($47,875), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($42,619).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Motorized vehicles

    $138B

  2. Mixed freight

    $38.2B

  3. Machinery

    $36.1B

In 2015, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $138B, followed by Mixed freight ($38.2B) and Machinery ($36.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Michigan products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$480B

2020 Value

$623B

Projected 2045 Value

29.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $480B. This is expected to increase 29.8% to $623B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Michigan trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Ohio

    $37.4B

  2. Indiana

    $27.2B

  3. Illinois

    $21.6B

In 2015, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $37.4B, followed by Indiana with $27.2B and Illinois and $21.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Michigan shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

90.1% of the population of Oceana County, MI has health coverage, with 36.7% on employee plans, 23.7% on Medicaid, 16.5% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 0.991% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Oceana County, MI was $8,055 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,745).

Primary care physicians in Oceana County, MI see 1865 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1873 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3253 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 3718 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Gladwin County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.5%). Additionally, Saginaw County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,865 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Oceana County, MI see an average of 1,865 patients per year. This represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1,873 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Oceana County, MI in comparison to neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$8,055

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$3,950

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,915

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,318

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Michigan (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4%, from $7,745 to $8,055.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

9.87%

Uninsured

36.7%

Employer Coverage

23.7%

Medicaid

16.5%

Medicare

12.2%

Non-Group

0.991%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oceana County, MI declined by 14% from 11.5% to 9.87%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Oceana County, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Gladwin County

    14.5% prevalence

  2. Oscoda County

    14.1% prevalence

  3. Roscommon County

    14.1% prevalence

Gladwin County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Michigan, at 14.5%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Michigan by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Oceana County, MI is home to a population of 26.3k people, from which 95.5% are citizens. As of 2017, 5.59% of Oceana County, MI residents were born outside of the country (1.47k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Oceana County, MI is composed of 21.6k White Alone residents (82.2%), 3.82k Hispanic or Latino residents (14.5%), 310 Black or African American Alone residents (1.18%), 281 Two or More Races residents (1.07%), 208 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.79%), 62 Asian Alone residents (0.236%), 6 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.0228%), and 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%).

Age

Age by Nativity

44

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.7

39

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2

In 2017, the median age of all people in Oceana County, MI was 42.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 44, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 39. But people in Oceana County, MI are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Oceana County, MI residents was 43.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

5.59%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

1.47k people

5.58%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

1.46k people

As of 2017, 5.59% of Oceana County, MI residents (1.47k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oceana County, MI was 5.58%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    76,763 ± 6,776 people

  2. India

    66,881 ± 6,328 people

  3. Iraq

    54,355 ± 5,708 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 76,763 Michigan residents, followed by India with 66,881 and Iraq with 54,355.

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Citizenship

95.5%

2017 Citizenship

95.6%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 95.5% of Oceana County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Oceana County, MI was 95.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    21.6k ± 50

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    3.82k ± 212

  3. Black or African American Alone

    310 ± 263

In 2017, there were 5.66 times more White Alone residents (21.6k people) in Oceana County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.82k Hispanic or Latino and 310 Black or African American Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Oceana County, MI as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    759 ± 75

  2. Korea

    177 ± 34

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    175 ± 47

Oceana County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.29 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Oceana County, MI was $106,300 in 2017, which is 0.463 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $104,800 to $106,300, a 1.43% increase. The homeownership rate in Oceana County, MI is 80.6%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Oceana County, MI have an average commute time of 21.1 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Oceana County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$106,300

2017 Median

± $4,569

$104,800

2016 Median

± $4,027

In 2017, the median property value in Oceana County, MI grew to to $106,300 from the previous year's value of $104,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Oceana County, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Oceana County, MI the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

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Household Income

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$44,382

Median Household Income

± $1,592

10.2k

Number of Households

± 369

In 2017, the median household income of the 10.2k households in Oceana County, MI grew to $44,382 from the previous year's value of $41,952.

The following chart displays the households in Oceana County, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Oceana County, MI distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Oceana County, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

80.6%

2017 Homeownership

79.9%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 80.6% of the housing units in Oceana County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Oceana County, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

21.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Oceana County, MI have a shorter commute time (21.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 2.13% of the workforce in Oceana County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    78.7%

  2. Carpooled

    11.6%

  3. Worked At Home

    4.25%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Oceana County, MI was Drove Alone (78.7%), followed by those who Carpooled (11.6%) and those who Worked At Home (4.25%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Oceana County, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Oceana County, MI have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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