Oscoda, MI

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2023 Population
757
17.5% 1-year decline
US Senator
Gary Peters
Democratic Party
US Senator
Elissa Slotkin
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
54.5
17.2% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
14.4%
37.7% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$37,188
7.59% 1-year decline
2023 Median Property Value
$71,800
6.37% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
230
25.3% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Oscoda, MI had a population of 757 people with a median age of 54.5 and a median household income of $37,188. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Oscoda, MI declined from 918 to 757, a −17.5% decrease and its median household income declined from $40,242 to $37,188, a −7.59% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Oscoda, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (89%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (6.61%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.64%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.19%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.528%).

None of the households in Oscoda, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in Oscoda, MI are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Oscoda, MI was $71,800, and the homeownership rate was 77.8%.

Most people in Oscoda, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 10.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Oscoda, MI was 1 car per household.

Population & Diversity

Oscoda, MI is home to a population of 757 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.19% of Oscoda, MI residents were born outside of the country (9 people).

In 2023, there were 13.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (674 people) in Oscoda, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 50 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 20 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

100%
2023 Citizenship
95.2%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Oscoda, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Oscoda, MI was 95.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Oscoda, MI
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    674 ± 171
  2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    50 ± 56
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    20 ± 18.6
1.19%
Hispanic Population
9 people

In 2023, there were 13.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (674 people) in Oscoda, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 50 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 20 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

1.19% of the people in Oscoda, MI are hispanic (9 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Oscoda, MI as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    79,402 ± 6,891 people
  2. India
    76,527 ± 6,766 people
  3. Iraq
    57,451 ± 5,868 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,402 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,527 and Iraq with 57,451.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.19%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
9 people
6.21%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
57 people

As of 2023, 1.19% of Oscoda, MI residents (9 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oscoda, MI was 6.21%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    14 ± 22
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    0 ± 19
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    0 ± 16

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

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Economy

The economy of Oscoda, MI employs 230 people. The largest industries in Oscoda, MI are Transportation & Warehousing (65 people), Accommodation & Food Services (37 people), and Educational Services (32 people), and the highest paying industries are Educational Services ($51,731), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($50,385), and Health Care & Social Assistance ($45,556).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,244. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

230
2023 Value
± 103
−25.3%
1 Year decline
± 80.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Oscoda, MI declined at a rate of −25.3%, from 308 employees to 230 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oscoda, MI, are Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (48 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (46 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (44 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oscoda, MI.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

230
2023 Value
± 103
−25.3%
1 Year decline
± 80.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Oscoda, MI declined at a rate of −25.3%, from 308 employees to 230 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oscoda, MI, are Transportation & Warehousing (65 people), Accommodation & Food Services (37 people), and Educational Services (32 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Oscoda, MI, though some of these residents may live in Oscoda, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$40,577
Median earning men ± $10,714
$28,750
Median earning women ± $6,826

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,875).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($46,250).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.16%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Michigan

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Gary Peters
Senator from Michigan2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Elissa Slotkin
Senator from Michigan1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.784% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.31M), Some college (1.92M), and Bachelors Degree (1.42M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Oscoda, MI was $71,800 in 2023, which is 0.237 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $67,500 to $71,800, a 6.37% increase. The homeownership rate in Oscoda, MI is 77.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Oscoda, MI have an average commute time of 10.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Oscoda, MI is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Property

$71,800
Median Property Value 2023
±$14,387
$301
Median Property Taxes
±$102

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Rent vs Own

77.8%
Homeownership
2023
49.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 77.8% of the housing units in Oscoda, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60.9%.

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Income by Location

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Household Income

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$37,188
Median Household Income
± $13,976
387
Number of Households
± 121

In 2023, the median household income of the 387 households in Oscoda, MI declined from $37,188 from the previous year's value of $40,242.

The following chart displays the households in Oscoda, 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 $50k - $60k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Oscoda, MI is from Michigan.
0.466
2022 Wage GINI in Michigan
0.468
2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2022, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.473% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (81.3%)
  2. Carpooled (9.57%)
  3. Worked At Home (6.09%)

In 2023, 81.3% of workers in Oscoda, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.57%) and those who worked at home (6.09%).

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Commute Time

10.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Oscoda, MI have a shorter commute time (10.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Oscoda, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

1 car
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Oscoda, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Oscoda, MI have 1 car.

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Poverty & Diversity

14.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oscoda, MI (109 out of 757 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Oscoda, MI is White, followed by Black and Native American.

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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Health

86.7% of the population of Oscoda, MI has health coverage, with 32.6% on employee plans, 23.2% on Medicaid, 18.8% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Iosco County, MI see 2514 patients per year on average, which represents a 10.1% increase from the previous year (2284 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1335 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 497 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,514 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Iosco County, MI

Primary care physicians in Iosco County, MI see an average of 2,514 patients per year. This represents a 10.1% increase from the previous year (2,284 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 14.1% under 18 years, 16.9% between 18 and 34 years, 47.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.8% were men and 56.2% were women.

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Uninsured People

13.3%
Uninsured
32.6%
Employer Coverage
23.2%
Medicaid
18.8%
Medicare
12%
Non-Group
0%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oscoda, MI grew by 5.59% from 12.6% to 13.3%.

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