Ontonagon County's estimated 2025 population is 5,791 with a growth rate of -0.57% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ontonagon County is the 82nd largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 6,776 and has seen a growth of -14.54% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Ontonagon County includes 93.48% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (93.48%)
Two or more races (4.16%)
Black or African American (0.83%)
Other race (0.56%)
Asian (0.49%)
Native American (0.48%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,487 | 93.48% |
| Two or more races | 244 | 4.16% |
| Black or African American | 49 | 0.83% |
| Other race | 33 | 0.56% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.49% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.48% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Ontonagon County's average per capita income is $35,410. Household income levels show a median of $51,844. The poverty rate stands at 12.56%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $70,566 | - |
| Families | $67,361 | $75,974 |
| Households | $51,844 | $64,711 |
| Non Families | $31,705 | $42,848 |
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