Owosso, MI

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    67,991
    US Senator
    Gary Peters
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Elissa Slotkin
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    43.2
    0.232% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    12%
    3.01% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $67,404
    4.56% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $171,600
    4.25% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    32,128
    2.12% 1-year growth

    About

    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.

    99.6% of the residents in Owosso, MI are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Owosso, MI are Baker College (1,006 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Owosso, MI was $171,600, and the homeownership rate was 80.1%.

    Most people in Owosso, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Owosso, MI was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Owosso, MI is home to a population of 68k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.15% of Owosso, MI residents were born outside of the country (785 people).

    In 2024, there were 43.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (63k people) in Owosso, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.44k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 949 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.6%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.6% of Owosso, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Owosso, MI was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Owosso, MI
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      63k ± 199
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      1.44k ± 102
    3. White (Hispanic)
      949 ± 167
    3.15%
    Hispanic Population
    2.14k people

    In 2024, there were 43.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (63k people) in Owosso, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.44k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 949 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    3.15% of the people in Owosso, MI are hispanic (2.14k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Owosso, MI as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Michigan.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      83,098 ± 7,048 people
    2. India
      80,532 ± 6,939 people
    3. Iraq
      55,181 ± 5,751 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 83,098 Michigan residents, followed by India with 80,532 and Iraq with 55,181.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.15%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    785 people
    1.15%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    780 people

    As of 2024, 1.15% of Owosso, MI residents (785 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Owosso, MI was 1.15%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      1,300 ± 170
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      651 ± 155
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      586 ± 152

    Owosso, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    96% of the population of Owosso, MI has health coverage, with 50% on employee plans, 18.1% on Medicaid, 15.9% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 0.787% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1,276 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,276 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1246 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 281 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,276 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

    Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,276 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,276 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.8% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    4.05%
    Uninsured
    50%
    Employer Coverage
    18.1%
    Medicaid
    15.9%
    Medicare
    11.1%
    Non-Group
    0.787%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Owosso, MI declined by 10.1% from 4.51% to 4.05%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Owosso, MI employs 32.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Owosso, MI were Manufacturing (5,828 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,030 people), and Retail Trade (3,795 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($110,913), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($64,779), and Wholesale Trade ($61,973).

    Employment

    Occupations

    32.1k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,160
    2.12%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.95%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Owosso, MI grew at a rate of 2.12%, from 31.5k employees to 32.1k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Owosso, MI, are Production Occupations (3,573 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,534 people), and Management Occupations (2,913 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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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    32.1k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,160
    2.12%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.95%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Owosso, MI grew at a rate of 2.12%, from 31.5k employees to 32.1k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Owosso, MI, are Manufacturing (5,828 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,030 people), and Retail Trade (3,795 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

    $51,505
    Median earning men ± $2,021
    $37,095
    Median earning women ± $1,311

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($78,671), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,051), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($65,833).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($60,417), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,224), and Public Administration ($48,704).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    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%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 101
      Construction
    2. 98
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 75
      Retail Trade

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $145k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $98.2k
      Manufacturing
    3. $92k
      Retail Trade

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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.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Owosso, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.3%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.788%)
      Green Party

    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%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    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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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Owosso, MI awarded 1,006 degrees. The student population of Owosso, MI in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 951 male students and 3,004 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Owosso, MI are White (782 and 77.7%), Black or African American (82 and 8.15%), Two or More Races (59 and 5.86%), and Hispanic or Latino (49 and 4.87%).

    The largest universities in Owosso, MI by number of degrees awarded are Baker College (1,006 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Owosso, MI are Registered Nursing (170 and 16.9%), General Business Administration & Management (139 and 13.8%), and General Studies (77 and 7.65%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $12,600.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Owosso, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 81.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 43.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 3,955 (24% men and 76% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 3,955 students enrolled in Owosso, MI, 24% men and 76% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,850 records, of which 76.5% were women and 23.5% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Registered Nursing
      170 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      115 degrees awarded
    3. Health Care Administration & Management
      46 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Owosso, MI was Registered Nursing with 170 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Owosso, MI according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Baker College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1,006 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Baker College with 1,006 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 261 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Owosso, MI, which is 0.35 times less than the 745 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 782 degrees mean that there were 9.54 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 82 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($12,600) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($400) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

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

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Owosso, MI was $171,600 in 2024, which is 0.516 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $164,600 to $171,600, a 4.25% increase. The homeownership rate in Owosso, MI is 80.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Owosso, MI have an average commute time of 27.8 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.

    Housing

    Property

    $171,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$3,537
    $22,536
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$942

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Owosso, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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    Rent vs Own

    80.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    62.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 80.1% of the housing units in Owosso, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.3%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Owosso, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $67,404
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,587
    28.1k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,030

    In 2024, the median household income of the 28.1k households in Owosso, MI grew to $67,404 from the previous year's value of $64,464.

    The following chart displays the households in Owosso, 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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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Owosso, MI is from Michigan.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in Michigan
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in Michigan

    In 2024, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (79.6%)
    2. Carpooled (8.87%)
    3. Worked At Home (8.34%)

    In 2024, 79.6% of workers in Owosso, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.87%) and those who worked at home (8.34%).

    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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    Commute Time

    27.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Owosso, MI have a longer commute time (27.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.98% of the workforce in Owosso, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Owosso, MI (8.08k out of 67.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

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

    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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