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Otsego County

State:
Michigan
County Seat:
Gaylord

Otsego County's estimated 2025 population is 26,119 with a growth rate of 0.72% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Otsego County is the 55th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 24,150 and has seen a growth of 8.15% since that time.

26,119
Total Population
51
Population Density (mi²)
55
Population Rank (State)
186 0.72%
Annual Population Growth

Otsego County Population

Otsego County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Otsego County includes 93.72% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White23,76093.72%
Two or more races1,0574.17%
Black or African American2390.94%
Asian1590.63%
Other race790.31%
Native American560.22%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander20.01%

Otsego County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Otsego County's average per capita income is $42,349. Household income levels show a median of $67,285. The poverty rate stands at 9.64%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$95,583-
Families$83,786$96,542
Households$67,285$84,167
Non Families$39,533$57,335

$42,349

Average Income

$67,285

Median Household Income

9.64%

Poverty Rate