Ontonagon County, MI Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Ontonagon County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,799 | 9,970,748 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1.6 | 103.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.70% | 0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 57.9 | 40.1 | 37.1 |
| Households | 2,978 | 4,038,037 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Ontonagon County declined by 15.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 5,870 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Ontonagon County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Ontonagon County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,685 | $71,353 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.74% | 4.94% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.6% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Ontonagon County is about 28% lower than in Michigan.
Housing
| Metric | Ontonagon County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $64,161 | $134,610 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $570 | $1,084 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 87.3% | 72.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Ontonagon County is about 9.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $570 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Ontonagon County spend about 35 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 145 hours, about 6.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Ontonagon County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.5 | 21.4 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 34.9 | 42.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 145 | 179 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,510 | $5,537 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 10.8% | 12.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 724 | 8,204 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 104 | 1,585 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Michigan:
Luce County (10.8 min), Dickinson County (12.6 min), Baraga County (13.1 min).
Slowest:
Lapeer County (31.2 min), Livingston County (30.1 min), Barry County (27.7 min).
The average commute time in Ontonagon County is 17 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Michigan.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Ontonagon County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Ontonagon County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.5% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 1.94 | 2.43 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Michigan:
Washtenaw County (0.4), Oakland County (0.4), Leelanau County (0.4).
Lowest:
Lake County (0.2), Oscoda County (0.2), Kalkaska County (0.2).
Health
Ontonagon County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Ontonagon County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.6 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.6% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.5% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Michigan:
Washtenaw County (0.8), Ottawa County (0.8), Livingston County (0.8).
Lowest:
Clare County (0.8), Oscoda County (0.8), Lake County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ontonagon County, Michigan.
What is the population of Ontonagon County, Michigan?
The population of Ontonagon County, Michigan is 5,799, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Ontonagon County, Michigan?
The population density of Ontonagon County, Michigan is 1.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Ontonagon County, Michigan?
The median household income in Ontonagon County, Michigan is $51,685, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Ontonagon County, Michigan?
The median home price in Ontonagon County, Michigan is $64,161, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Ontonagon County, Michigan?
The unemployment rate in Ontonagon County, Michigan is 7.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.