Ottawa County's estimated 2026 population is 311,555 with a growth rate of 0.86% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ottawa County is the 7th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 264,114 and has seen a growth of 17.96% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Ottawa County includes 85.46% White, 3.49% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (85.46%)
Two or more races (6.25%)
Other race (3.49%)
Asian (2.75%)
Black or African American (1.56%)
Native American (0.47%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 255,201 | 85.46% |
| Two or more races | 18,670 | 6.25% |
| Other race | 10,427 | 3.49% |
| Asian | 8,199 | 2.75% |
| Black or African American | 4,673 | 1.56% |
| Native American | 1,413 | 0.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Ottawa County's average per capita income is $52,620. Household income levels show a median of $87,144. The poverty rate stands at 8.16%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $114,976 | $139,445 |
| Families | $105,595 | $128,206 |
| Households | $87,144 | $110,019 |
| Non Families | $45,491 | $60,396 |
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