Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Onekama, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

305

Median Agei

61.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.1%281

Two or More

6.9%21

Hispanic/Latino

1%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.1%13

High School Diploma

15.7%40

Some College (<1 yr)

9.4%24

Some College (1+ yr)

29.1%74

Associate's Degree

15.7%40

Bachelor's Degree

18.1%46

Master's Degree

4.7%12

Professional Degree

1.2%3

Doctorate

0.8%2

HS or Higher

100%

BA or Higher

24.8%

Graduate+

6.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$185,300

Median Renti

$488

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

94.2%161

Renter-Occupied

5.8%10

Total Units

277

Homeownership

94.2%

Vacancy Rate

38.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.5%4

$50K–$100K

13.7%22

$100K–$150K

19.3%31

$150K–$200K

32.9%53

$200K–$300K

15.5%25

$300K–$500K

11.2%18

$500K–$1M

3.7%6

$1M+

1.2%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2010–2019

1.1%3

2000–2009

1.1%3

1990–1999

1.1%3

1980–1989

2.9%8

1970–1979

23.5%65

1960–1969

19.1%53

1950–1959

10.5%29

1940–1949

18.4%51

1939 or earlier

22.4%62

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

49.7%85

Electricity

33.9%58

Fuel Oil

7.6%13

Bottled/LP Gas

5.8%10

No Fuel

2.9%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$32,969

Mean Household Incomei

$64,564

Per Capita Incomei

$35,618

Poverty Ratei

3.6%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

125

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.5%6

$10K–$15K

2.9%5

$15K–$20K

4.7%8

$20K–$25K

25.7%44

$25K–$30K

8.8%15

$30K–$35K

8.2%14

$35K–$40K

1.2%2

$40K–$45K

2.3%4

$45K–$50K

0.6%1

$50K–$60K

3.5%6

$60K–$75K

7%12

$75K–$100K

5.3%9

$100K–$125K

8.8%15

$125K–$150K

9.4%16

$150K–$200K

6.4%11

$200K+

1.8%3

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

62%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

123

Avg. Commutei

25.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

125

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

19(7.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.7%Insured

1.3%Uninsured