Ontonagon Population

2010–2026

1,266

2026 projection

1.5% since 2020 (decrease)

05001K1.5K2K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Ontonagon. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,266+20.16%
20251,264-70.55%
20241,271-50.39%
20231,276-20.16%
20221,278+30.24%
20211,275-100.78%
20201,285+120.94%
20191,273-211.62%
20181,294-130.99%
20171,307-100.76%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Ontonagon is growing about as fast as Ontonagon County, and slower than Michigan and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Michigan+0.6%
  • Ontonagon County+0.4%
  • Ontonagon+0.3%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Ontonagon Demographics

59.5median age

Median age

Female59.5 yrs
Male59.6 yrs

Adults

1,240
517 seniors (65+) · 42% of adults723 other adults

Sex

Female 51.5% · 698Male 48.5% · 657

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 14 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Ontonagon Income

$50,164median household income

Median household income

$50,164

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$38,185

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

10.4%

About 1 in 10 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Ontonagon Marital Status

49% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married49%52%46%
Never married28%31%26%
Divorced13%12%14%
Widowed8%3%13%
Separated1%3%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201