Owosso, MI

Census Place

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2023 Population
14,658
0.136% 1-year decline
US Senator
Gary Peters
Democratic Party
US Senator
Elissa Slotkin
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
38.1
2.42% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
15.6%
18.7% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$53,702
3.68% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$121,500
6.86% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
7,114
3.71% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Owosso, MI had a population of 14.7k people with a median age of 38.1 and a median household income of $53,702. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Owosso, MI declined from 14,678 to 14,658, a −0.136% decrease and its median household income grew from $51,794 to $53,702, a 3.68% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Owosso, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.1%), White (Hispanic) (2.66%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.08%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.982%), and Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) (0.853%).

None of the households in Owosso, 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.

99.9% of the residents in Owosso, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Owosso, MI are Baker College (1,095 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Owosso, MI was $121,500, and the homeownership rate was 66.2%.

Most people in Owosso, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Owosso, MI was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Owosso, MI is home to a population of 14.7k people, from which 99.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.866% of Owosso, MI residents were born outside of the country (127 people).

In 2023, there were 34.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13.5k people) in Owosso, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 390 White (Hispanic) and 305 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.9%
2023 Citizenship
99.7%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.9% of Owosso, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Owosso, MI was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Owosso, MI
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    13.5k ± 270
  2. White (Hispanic)
    390 ± 186
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    305 ± 112
3.46%
Hispanic Population
507 people

In 2023, there were 34.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13.5k people) in Owosso, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 390 White (Hispanic) and 305 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.46% of the people in Owosso, MI are hispanic (507 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    80,580 ± 6,941 people
  2. India
    77,204 ± 6,795 people
  3. Iraq
    54,457 ± 5,714 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 80,580 Michigan residents, followed by India with 77,204 and Iraq with 54,457.

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Foreign-Born Population

0.866%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
127 people
1.34%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
196 people

As of 2023, 0.866% of Owosso, MI residents (127 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Owosso, MI was 1.34%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    225 ± 135
  2. Vietnam
    220 ± 65
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    85 ± 59

Owosso, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.02 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Owosso, MI employs 7.11k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Owosso, MI were Manufacturing (1,414 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,277 people), and Retail Trade (968 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($250,001), Public Administration ($59,750), and Finance & Insurance ($51,354).

Occupations

7.11k
2023 Value
± 613
−3.71%
1 Year decline
± 12.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Owosso, MI declined at a rate of −3.71%, from 7.39k employees to 7.11k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Owosso, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (907 people), Production Occupations (885 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (750 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Owosso, MI.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

7.11k
2023 Value
± 613
−3.71%
1 Year decline
± 12.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Owosso, MI declined at a rate of −3.71%, from 7.39k employees to 7.11k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Owosso, MI, are Manufacturing (1,414 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,277 people), and Retail Trade (968 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Owosso, MI, though some of these residents may live in Owosso, 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

$44,466
Median earning men ± $4,785
$30,485
Median earning women ± $3,229

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($61,250), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,500), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($57,604).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($58,667), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,984), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($40,424).

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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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Owosso, MI awarded 1,095 degrees. The student population of Owosso, MI in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 990 male students and 2,908 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Owosso, MI are White (843 and 77%), followed by Black or African American (89 and 8.13%), Two or More Races (73 and 6.67%), and Hispanic or Latino (55 and 5.02%).

The largest universities in Owosso, MI by number of degrees awarded are Baker College (1,095 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Owosso, MI are General Business Administration & Management (168 and 15.3%), Registered Nursing (140 and 12.8%), and General Studies (77 and 7.03%).

The median tuition cost in Owosso, MI for private four year colleges is $12,460.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2023 in Owosso, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 47.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 3,898 (25.4% men and 74.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 3,898 students enrolled in Owosso, MI, 25.4% men and 74.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,932 records, of which 74.8% were women and 25.2% men.

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Concentrations

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Owosso, MI was Registered Nursing with 140 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
1,095 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Baker College with 1,095 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 278 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Owosso, MI, which is 0.34 times less than the 817 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 843 degrees mean that there were 9.47 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 89 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($12,460) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($350) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.873% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.863% 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 2023 were High School or Equivalent (2.31M), Some college (1.88M), and Bachelors Degree (1.44M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Owosso, MI was $121,500 in 2023, which is 0.4 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $113,700 to $121,500, a 6.86% increase. The homeownership rate in Owosso, MI is 66.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Owosso, MI have an average commute time of 23.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Owosso, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$121,500
Median Property Value 2023
±$5,692
$4,119
Median Property Taxes
±$412

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Rent vs Own

66.2%
Homeownership
2023
58.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 66.2% of the housing units in Owosso, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64%.

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Income by Location

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Household Income

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$53,702
Median Household Income
± $4,597
6.22k
Number of Households
± 538

In 2023, the median household income of the 6.22k households in Owosso, MI grew to $53,702 from the previous year's value of $51,794.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Owosso, MI is from Michigan.
0.462
2023 Wage GINI in Michigan
0.466
2022 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2023, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.92% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.476. 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 (79.6%)
  2. Carpooled (10.7%)
  3. Worked At Home (5.47%)

In 2023, 79.6% of workers in Owosso, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.7%) and those who worked at home (5.47%).

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Commute Time

23.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Owosso, MI have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.48% of the workforce in Owosso, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

15.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Owosso, MI (2.24k out of 14.4k 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 Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Owosso, MI is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

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Health

93.9% of the population of Owosso, MI has health coverage, with 42.7% on employee plans, 26.7% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 1.14% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1,276 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.32% increase from the previous year (1,235 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1246 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 297 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.9% under 18 years, 22.9% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.13%
Uninsured
42.7%
Employer Coverage
26.7%
Medicaid
13.3%
Medicare
10.1%
Non-Group
1.14%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Owosso, MI grew by 17.5% from 5.22% to 6.13%.

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