Oscoda County, Michigan
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Oscoda County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 9,418. Its county seat is Mio6.
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,480 km² (572 mi²). 1,463 km² (565 mi²) of it is land and 17 km² (7 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.15% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 9,418 people, 3,921 households, and 2,717 families residing in the county. The population density is 6/km² (17/mi²). There are 8,690 housing units at an average density of 6/km² (15/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 97.82% White, 0.08% Black or African American, 0.71% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.14% from other races, and 1.16% from two or more races. 0.94% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 3,921 households out of which 25.30% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.10% are married couples living together, 7.50% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.70% are non-families. 26.00% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.70% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.39 and the average family size is 2.85.
In the county the population is spread out with 23.30% under the age of 18, 5.60% from 18 to 24, 22.80% from 25 to 44, 28.00% from 45 to 64, and 20.20% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 44 years. For every 100 females there are 96.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $28,228, and the median income for a family is $32,225. Males have a median income of $30,013 versus $20,202 for females. The per capita income for the county is $15,697. 14.60% of the population and 10.30% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 20.40% of those under the age of 18 and 8.80% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities, villages, and townships
- Big Creek Township
- Clinton Township
- Comins Township
- Elmer Township
- Greenwood Township
- Mentor Township
- Mio, CDP
External links
- Oscoda Convention and Visitors Bureau (http://www.oscoda.com/)
- Oscoda County Economic Development Corporation (http://www.oscodacountyedc.org/)
