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49765

Onaway, MI

Total Population
4,505
Median Household Income
$52,308
Median Home Value
$105,500
Median Rent
$639

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$52,308
100.3% above state median
Home Value
$105,500
100.6% above state median
Rent
$639
100% above state median
Median Age
46.7 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Onaway, MI

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Mature population with median age of 46.7 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 13.3% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 18.8% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$52,308
-30.4% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.3%
State: $-17,934,661
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.42 people

Total Households
1,852
Family Households
55.7%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
25.3%
#2 Industry
Construction
17.6%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
17.2%
Total Employed Residents:860

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
9.4%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
8.5%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.7%
10 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:1,410
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
86.7%
1,609 employed
Labor Force
1,856
247 unemployed
Median Age
46.7 years
Per Capita Income
$25,324
Poverty Rate
18.8%

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