Otsego County, Michigan Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 56th-largest in Michigan

The population of Otsego County, Michigan is 25,352 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 56th-largest county in Michigan. The median household income is $67,285, the median home value is $196,500, and the median age is 44.5.

The population of Otsego County has grown 8.0% since 2010 (24,150 → 26,083), a +0.55% annualized rate.

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

25,352

Population

+0.55%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$67,285

Median Income

$196,500

Median Home Value

Otsego County covers 515 sq mi of land at 49.2 people per square mile.

About Otsego County, MI

Otsego County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 14.6% of the population. With 25,352 residents, Otsego County is a county in Michigan.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $67,285 — below the US median of $78,538. Only 6.5% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $196,500, with typical rent around $880.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 25.8% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. About 10.1% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.

Otsego County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Otsego County had a population of 24,150 in 2010 and 26,083 in 2024, a 8.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 26,083 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.55%.

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

26,083

Population (2024)

24,150

Population (2010)

26,083

Peak (2024)

0.55%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	24,150	-	-	estimate
2011	24,115	-35	-0.14%	estimate
2012	24,043	-72	-0.30%	estimate
2013	24,082	+39	+0.16%	estimate
2014	24,115	+33	+0.14%	estimate
2015	24,209	+94	+0.39%	estimate
2016	24,420	+211	+0.87%	estimate
2017	24,540	+120	+0.49%	estimate
2018	24,675	+135	+0.55%	estimate
2019	24,664	-11	-0.04%	estimate
2020	25,135	+471	+1.91%	estimate
2021	25,335	+200	+0.80%	estimate
2022	25,583	+248	+0.98%	estimate
2023	25,785	+202	+0.79%	estimate
2024	26,083	+298	+1.16%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	93.7%
Black or African American	0.9%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

44.5

Median Age

49.2%

Female

50.8%

Male

21.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.1%

5–9

6.1%

10–14

5.8%

15–19

5.9%

20–24

4.9%

25–34

11.1%

35–44

11.7%

45–54

12.1%

55–59

8.5%

60–64

7.0%

65–74

13.5%

75–84

6.0%

85+

2.2%

Children (under 15): 17.0% · Seniors (65+): 21.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$67,285$-3,864 vs state
Mean household income	$84,167
Per-capita income	$36,269
Poverty rate	6.5%-2.3% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.8%
Employment-to-population	59.3%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

22.5%

Manufacturing

10.9%

Education & health care

10.7%

Construction

8.3%

Retail trade

6.2%

Public administration

6.2%

Finance & real estate

5.8%

Information

4.7%

The largest employment sector in Otsego County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.5% of workers.

How residents commute

0.4%

Drive alone

0.6%

Carpool

77.3%

Public transit

10.1%

Work from home

20.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$196,500$-21,100 vs state

Median home value

$880

Median rent

78.0%

Homeownership rate

14,893

Total housing units

73.8%

Occupied

26.2%

Vacant

22.0%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.8%

With health insurance

96.0%

With broadband internet

14.6%

Foreign-born

10.2%

Veterans (18+)

16.5%

With a disability

97.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

93.9%

High School+

25.8%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Otsego County, Michigan has a population of 25,352 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 56th-largest county in Michigan. Population density is 49 people per square mile.

The population of Otsego County has grown 8.0% since 2010 (24,150 → 26,083), a +0.55% annualized rate.

The median household income in Otsego County, Michigan is $67,285, with mean (average) household income of $84,167 and per-capita income of $36,269. 6.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Otsego County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (93.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1.8%), 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 Otsego County, Michigan is 44.5 years. Residents are 49.2% female and 50.8% male.

The median home value in Otsego County is $196,500 and median monthly rent is $880. 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 14,893 total housing units, 26.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Otsego County, Michigan is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

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