Oceana County, Michigan Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 51st-largest in Michigan

The population of Oceana County, Michigan is 26,788 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 51st-largest county in Michigan. The median household income is $63,624, the median home value is $167,600, and the median age is 43.9.

The population of Oceana County has grown 1.9% since 2010 (26,503 → 27,014), a +0.14% annualized rate.

Oceana County within Michigan · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

26,788

Population

+0.14%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$63,624

Median Income

$167,600

Median Home Value

Oceana County covers 538 sq mi of land at 49.8 people per square mile.

About Oceana County, MI

Homeownership is the standout figure in Oceana County: 85.1% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 26,788 residents, Oceana County is a county in Michigan.

Median household income is $63,624, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 8.6%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $167,600, with typical rent around $768.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 21.0% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. About 6.4% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.

The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Oceana County, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.

Oceana County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Oceana County had a population of 26,503 in 2010 and 27,014 in 2024, a 1.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 27,014 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.14%.

Oceana County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

27,014

Population (2024)

26,503

Population (2010)

27,014

Peak (2024)

0.14%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	26,503	-	-	estimate
2011	26,454	-49	-0.18%	estimate
2012	26,302	-152	-0.57%	estimate
2013	26,296	-6	-0.02%	estimate
2014	26,346	+50	+0.19%	estimate
2015	26,316	-30	-0.11%	estimate
2016	26,327	+11	+0.04%	estimate
2017	26,438	+111	+0.42%	estimate
2018	26,577	+139	+0.53%	estimate
2019	26,562	-15	-0.06%	estimate
2020	26,716	+154	+0.58%	estimate
2021	26,873	+157	+0.59%	estimate
2022	26,964	+91	+0.34%	estimate
2023	27,010	+46	+0.17%	estimate
2024	27,014	+4	+0.01%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	88.4%
Black or African American	0.9%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

43.9

Median Age

48.9%

Female

51.1%

Male

21.8%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.1%

5–9

6.5%

10–14

6.0%

15–19

6.2%

20–24

5.3%

25–34

10.9%

35–44

11.3%

45–54

11.2%

55–59

7.4%

60–64

8.4%

65–74

13.4%

75–84

6.5%

85+

1.9%

Children (under 15): 17.6% · Seniors (65+): 21.8%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$63,624$-7,525 vs state
Mean household income	$79,555
Per-capita income	$31,577
Poverty rate	8.6%-0.2% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.2%
Employment-to-population	52.9%

Top Industries by Employment

Manufacturing

21.6%

Professional & business services

17.4%

Agriculture

10.5%

Construction

7.3%

Education & health care

6.8%

Finance & real estate

6.4%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.5%

Retail trade

4.9%

The largest employment sector in Oceana County is manufacturing, accounting for 21.6% of workers.

How residents commute

0.2%

Drive alone

2.1%

Carpool

77.4%

Public transit

6.4%

Work from home

23.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$167,600$-50,000 vs state

Median home value

$768

Median rent

85.1%

Homeownership rate

15,645

Total housing units

65.5%

Occupied

34.5%

Vacant

14.9%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

91.9%

With health insurance

92.0%

With broadband internet

15.9%

Foreign-born

7.9%

Veterans (18+)

16.9%

With a disability

88.5%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

90.6%

High School+

21.0%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Oceana County, Michigan has a population of 26,788 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 51st-largest county in Michigan. Population density is 50 people per square mile.

The population of Oceana County has grown 1.9% since 2010 (26,503 → 27,014), a +0.14% annualized rate.

The median household income in Oceana County, Michigan is $63,624, with mean (average) household income of $79,555 and per-capita income of $31,577. 8.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Oceana County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (88.4%), Hispanic or Latino (2.0%), Black or African American (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Oceana County, Michigan is 43.9 years. Residents are 48.9% female and 51.1% male.

The median home value in Oceana County is $167,600 and median monthly rent is $768. 85.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 15,645 total housing units, 34.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Oceana County, Michigan is manufacturing, employing 21.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

Detroit is among the largest cities associated with Oceana County, Michigan, with a population of 636,644.