Oceana County, MI Map & Demographics
Oceana County Map
Oceana County Overview
$28,786
PER CAPITA INCOME
$69,450
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$60,691
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,756
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
26,707
TOTAL POPULATION
13,698
MALE POPULATION
13,009
FEMALE POPULATION
105.30
MALES / 100 FEMALES
94.97
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
12,032
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
55.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Oceana County Area Codes
Income in Oceana County
Income Overview in Oceana County
Per Capita Income in Oceana County is $28,786, while median incomes of families and households are $69,450 and $60,691 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 26,707 | $28,786 |
| Median Family Income | 7,114 | $69,450 |
| Mean Family Income | 7,114 | $81,284 |
| Median Household Income | 9,936 | $60,691 |
| Mean Household Income | 9,936 | $73,788 |
| Income Deficit | 7,114 | $10,756 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 26,707 | 27.59% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 26,707 | 72.41¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 26,707 | 0.41 |
Earnings by Sex in Oceana County
Average Earnings in Oceana County are $33,559, $38,140 for men and $27,619 for women, a difference of 27.6%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 7,091 (54.8%) | $38,140 |
| Female | 5,838 (45.2%) | $27,619 |
| Total | 12,929 (100.0%) | $33,559 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Oceana County
The most common earnings brackets in Oceana County are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (575 | 8.1%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (509 | 8.7%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 351 (5.0%) | 349 (6.0%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 253 (3.6%) | 459 (7.9%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 266 (3.7%) | 306 (5.2%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 174 (2.5%) | 230 (3.9%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 238 (3.4%) | 237 (4.1%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 189 (2.7%) | 229 (3.9%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 159 (2.2%) | 213 (3.6%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 187 (2.6%) | 228 (3.9%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 250 (3.5%) | 206 (3.5%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 172 (2.4%) | 173 (3.0%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 506 (7.1%) | 509 (8.7%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 465 (6.6%) | 398 (6.8%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 491 (6.9%) | 498 (8.5%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 451 (6.4%) | 236 (4.0%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 573 (8.1%) | 298 (5.1%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 391 (5.5%) | 196 (3.4%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 575 (8.1%) | 281 (4.8%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 443 (6.2%) | 303 (5.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 537 (7.6%) | 338 (5.8%) |
| $100,000+ | 420 (5.9%) | 151 (2.6%) |
| Total | 7,091 (100.0%) | 5,838 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Oceana County
Average earnings in Oceana County are $43,091 for men and $32,000 for women, a difference of 25.7%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $56,034, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $34,015. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $67,579, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $27,366.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $34,015 | $27,366 |
| High School Diploma | $42,761 | $27,708 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $44,475 | $30,042 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,034 | $42,132 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,750 | $67,579 |
| Total | $43,091 | $32,000 |
Family Income in Oceana County
Family Income Brackets in Oceana County
According to the Oceana County family income data, there are 1,530 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 135 families (1.9%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 192 | 2.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 135 | 1.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 341 | 4.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 526 | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,152 | 16.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,530 | 21.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,252 | 17.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,337 | 18.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 327 | 4.6% |
| $200,000+ | 306 | 4.3% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Oceana County
4-person families (1,055 | 14.8%) account for the highest median family income in Oceana County with $93,309 per family, while 2-person families (3,896 | 54.8%) have the highest median income of $31,490 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 3,896 (54.8%) | $62,980 |
| 3-Person Families | 1,290 (18.1%) | $77,328 |
| 4-Person Families | 1,055 (14.8%) | $93,309 |
| 5-Person Families | 578 (8.1%) | $63,289 |
| 6-Person Families | 179 (2.5%) | $73,958 |
| 7+ Person Families | 116 (1.6%) | $66,111 |
| Total | 7,114 (100.0%) | $69,450 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Oceana County
The median family income in Oceana County is $69,450, with families comprising 3+ earners (822) having the highest median family income of $113,529, while families with no earners (1,620) have the lowest median family income of $48,859, accounting for 11.6% and 22.8% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 1,620 (22.8%) | $48,859 |
| 1 Earner | 2,262 (31.8%) | $52,500 |
| 2 Earners | 2,410 (33.9%) | $84,881 |
| 3+ Earners | 822 (11.6%) | $113,529 |
| Total | 7,114 (100.0%) | $69,450 |
Household Income in Oceana County
Household Income Brackets in Oceana County
With 2,047 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Oceana County, accounting for 20.6% of all households. In contrast, only 338 households (3.4%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 358 | 3.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 487 | 4.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 854 | 8.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 904 | 9.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,480 | 14.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,047 | 20.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,520 | 15.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,580 | 15.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 338 | 3.4% |
| $200,000+ | 368 | 3.7% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Oceana County
The median household income in Oceana County is $60,691, with the highest median household income of $68,468 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 4,009 households (40.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $42,500, with 218 households (2.2%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 218 (2.2%) | $42,500 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 2,310 (23.3%) | $66,828 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 4,009 (40.4%) | $68,468 |
| 65+ Years | 3,399 (34.2%) | $50,661 |
| Total | 9,936 (100.0%) | $60,691 |
Poverty in Oceana County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Oceana County
With 13.3% poverty level for males and 14.6% for females among the residents of Oceana County, under 5 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 163 males (24.3%) and 101 females (28.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 163 (24.3%) | 105 (16.9%) |
| 5 Years | 6 (3.5%) | 23 (17.3%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 242 (23.6%) | 176 (18.1%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 67 (16.1%) | 74 (16.1%) |
| 15 Years | 23 (8.4%) | 41 (24.8%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 39 (13.0%) | 101 (28.5%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 179 (16.3%) | 223 (23.3%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 303 (20.2%) | 210 (16.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 133 (8.9%) | 257 (17.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 136 (8.4%) | 199 (13.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 239 (11.1%) | 150 (7.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 170 (9.9%) | 198 (11.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 86 (8.5%) | 114 (9.9%) |
| Total | 1,786 (13.3%) | 1,871 (14.6%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Oceana County
According to the poverty statistics in Oceana County, males aged 5 years and females aged 55 to 64 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.6% of males and 92.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 507 (75.7%) | 518 (83.2%) |
| 5 Years | 168 (96.6%) | 110 (82.7%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 783 (76.4%) | 796 (81.9%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 349 (83.9%) | 385 (83.9%) |
| 15 Years | 251 (91.6%) | 124 (75.1%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 261 (87.0%) | 253 (71.5%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 922 (83.7%) | 736 (76.7%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 1,198 (79.8%) | 1,095 (83.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,364 (91.1%) | 1,211 (82.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,478 (91.6%) | 1,230 (86.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,921 (88.9%) | 1,932 (92.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,545 (90.1%) | 1,494 (88.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 931 (91.5%) | 1,038 (90.1%) |
| Total | 11,678 (86.7%) | 10,922 (85.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Oceana County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Oceana County show that 5.1% or 282 of the total 5,499 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 35.0%, comprising of 21 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.9%, which includes 47 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 3,662 (95.8%) | 161 (4.2%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 1,150 (96.1%) | 47 (3.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 366 (87.4%) | 53 (12.7%) |
| 5 or more Children | 39 (65.0%) | 21 (35.0%) |
| Total | 5,217 (94.9%) | 282 (5.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Oceana County
According to the poverty data in Oceana County, 12.0% or 70 single-father households and 24.9% or 257 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 39 households (15.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 39 (15.5%) | 18 (5.8%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 20 (8.7%) | 133 (23.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 11 (11.0%) | 90 (62.1%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (100.0%) |
| Total | 70 (12.0%) | 257 (24.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Oceana County
The poverty data for Oceana County shows that 282 of the married-couple family households (5.1%) and 327 of the single-parent households (20.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 21 households (35.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 161 (4.2%) | 57 (10.1%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 47 (3.9%) | 153 (19.4%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 53 (12.7%) | 101 (41.2%) |
| 5 or more Children | 21 (35.0%) | 16 (100.0%) |
| Total | 282 (5.1%) | 327 (20.3%) |
Race in Oceana County
The most populous races in Oceana County are White / Caucasian (24,049 | 90.0%), Hispanic or Latino (4,111 | 15.4%), and Two or more Races (1,521 | 5.7%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 25 | 0.1% |
| Black / African American | 243 | 0.9% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 9 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,111 | 15.4% |
| Native / Alaskan | 247 | 0.9% |
| White / Caucasian | 24,049 | 90.0% |
| Two or more Races | 1,521 | 5.7% |
| Some other Race | 613 | 2.3% |
| Total | 26,707 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Oceana County
The most populous ancestries reported in Oceana County are German (5,505 | 20.6%), Mexican (3,615 | 13.5%), English (2,610 | 9.8%), Irish (2,484 | 9.3%), and Dutch (1,988 | 7.4%), together accounting for 60.7% of all Oceana County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 11 | 0.0% |
| Alaska Native | 8 | 0.0% |
| American | 1,333 | 5.0% |
| Arab | 17 | 0.1% |
| Armenian | 11 | 0.0% |
| Austrian | 27 | 0.1% |
| Belgian | 136 | 0.5% |
| Bhutanese | 3 | 0.0% |
| Blackfeet | 10 | 0.0% |
| Brazilian | 8 | 0.0% |
| British | 120 | 0.4% |
| Bulgarian | 7 | 0.0% |
| Burmese | 18 | 0.1% |
| Canadian | 38 | 0.1% |
| Celtic | 2 | 0.0% |
| Central American | 129 | 0.5% |
| Central American Indian | 12 | 0.0% |
| Cherokee | 33 | 0.1% |
| Chilean | 4 | 0.0% |
| Chippewa | 90 | 0.3% |
| Colombian | 11 | 0.0% |
| Croatian | 12 | 0.0% |
| Cuban | 7 | 0.0% |
| Czech | 116 | 0.4% |
| Czechoslovakian | 45 | 0.2% |
| Danish | 148 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 1,988 | 7.4% |
| Eastern European | 15 | 0.1% |
| English | 2,610 | 9.8% |
| Estonian | 18 | 0.1% |
| Ethiopian | 2 | 0.0% |
| European | 397 | 1.5% |
| Filipino | 4 | 0.0% |
| Finnish | 116 | 0.4% |
| French | 630 | 2.4% |
| French Canadian | 276 | 1.0% |
| German | 5,505 | 20.6% |
| Greek | 39 | 0.2% |
| Guatemalan | 115 | 0.4% |
| Honduran | 6 | 0.0% |
| Hungarian | 129 | 0.5% |
| Indian (Asian) | 22 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 2,484 | 9.3% |
| Iroquois | 6 | 0.0% |
| Italian | 478 | 1.8% |
| Jamaican | 12 | 0.0% |
| Korean | 33 | 0.1% |
| Lebanese | 7 | 0.0% |
| Lithuanian | 112 | 0.4% |
| Mexican | 3,615 | 13.5% |
| Mexican American Indian | 18 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian | 7 | 0.0% |
| Navajo | 21 | 0.1% |
| Northern European | 101 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 423 | 1.6% |
| Ottawa | 117 | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1 | 0.0% |
| Pennsylvania German | 33 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 1,118 | 4.2% |
| Portuguese | 43 | 0.2% |
| Potawatomi | 19 | 0.1% |
| Pueblo | 9 | 0.0% |
| Puerto Rican | 35 | 0.1% |
| Romanian | 4 | 0.0% |
| Russian | 57 | 0.2% |
| Salvadoran | 8 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian | 65 | 0.2% |
| Scotch-Irish | 145 | 0.5% |
| Scottish | 388 | 1.5% |
| Serbian | 4 | 0.0% |
| Shoshone | 2 | 0.0% |
| Sioux | 6 | 0.0% |
| Slavic | 36 | 0.1% |
| Slovak | 15 | 0.1% |
| Slovene | 24 | 0.1% |
| South American | 15 | 0.1% |
| Spaniard | 25 | 0.1% |
| Spanish | 17 | 0.1% |
| Sri Lankan | 3 | 0.0% |
| Subsaharan African | 13 | 0.1% |
| Swedish | 619 | 2.3% |
| Swiss | 29 | 0.1% |
| Syrian | 7 | 0.0% |
| Thai | 7 | 0.0% |
| Tlingit-Haida | 11 | 0.0% |
| Ukrainian | 14 | 0.1% |
| Welsh | 159 | 0.6% |
| Yugoslavian | 51 | 0.2% | View All 88 Rows |
Immigrants in Oceana County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Oceana County came from Latin America (1,129 | 4.2%), Central America (1,082 | 4.1%), Mexico (902 | 3.4%), Guatemala (172 | 0.6%), and Europe (106 | 0.4%), together accounting for 12.7% of all Oceana County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 14 | 0.1% |
| Asia | 20 | 0.1% |
| Brazil | 8 | 0.0% |
| Bulgaria | 4 | 0.0% |
| Canada | 17 | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 20 | 0.1% |
| Central America | 1,082 | 4.1% |
| China | 5 | 0.0% |
| Colombia | 11 | 0.0% |
| Eastern Africa | 2 | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 6 | 0.0% |
| Eastern Europe | 8 | 0.0% |
| El Salvador | 8 | 0.0% |
| England | 14 | 0.1% |
| Ethiopia | 2 | 0.0% |
| Europe | 106 | 0.4% |
| Germany | 27 | 0.1% |
| Greece | 8 | 0.0% |
| Guatemala | 172 | 0.6% |
| Guyana | 8 | 0.0% |
| India | 2 | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 42 | 0.2% |
| Jamaica | 20 | 0.1% |
| Korea | 1 | 0.0% |
| Latin America | 1,129 | 4.2% |
| Mexico | 902 | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | 3 | 0.0% |
| North Macedonia | 4 | 0.0% |
| Northern Europe | 56 | 0.2% |
| Philippines | 12 | 0.0% |
| South Africa | 12 | 0.0% |
| South America | 27 | 0.1% |
| South Central Asia | 2 | 0.0% |
| South Eastern Asia | 12 | 0.0% |
| Southern Europe | 12 | 0.0% |
| Spain | 4 | 0.0% |
| Taiwan | 1 | 0.0% |
| Western Europe | 30 | 0.1% | View All 38 Rows |
Sex and Age in Oceana County
Sex and Age in Oceana County
The most populous age groups in Oceana County are 60 to 64 Years (1,106 | 8.1%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (1,144 | 8.8%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 684 (5.0%) | 672 (5.2%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 924 (6.8%) | 825 (6.3%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 815 (5.9%) | 824 (6.3%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 877 (6.4%) | 813 (6.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 808 (5.9%) | 665 (5.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 780 (5.7%) | 645 (5.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 769 (5.6%) | 660 (5.1%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 764 (5.6%) | 653 (5.0%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 746 (5.4%) | 815 (6.3%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 754 (5.5%) | 646 (5.0%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 860 (6.3%) | 788 (6.1%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 1,054 (7.7%) | 938 (7.2%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 1,106 (8.1%) | 1,144 (8.8%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 1,051 (7.7%) | 944 (7.3%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 678 (5.0%) | 762 (5.9%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 505 (3.7%) | 553 (4.3%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 291 (2.1%) | 423 (3.3%) |
| 85 Years and over | 232 (1.7%) | 239 (1.8%) |
| Total | 13,698 (100.0%) | 13,009 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Oceana County
Median Family Size in Oceana County
The median family size in Oceana County is 3.04 persons per family, with single female/mother families (1,032 | 14.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.41 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (5,499 | 77.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.96 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 5,499 (77.3%) | 2.96 |
| Single Male/Father | 583 (8.2%) | 3.11 |
| Single Female/Mother | 1,032 (14.5%) | 3.41 |
| Total Families | 7,114 (100.0%) | 3.04 |
Median Household Size in Oceana County
The median household size in Oceana County is 2.62 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,032 | 10.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.02 persons per household. non-family households (2,822 | 28.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.18 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 5,499 (55.3%) | 2.99 |
| Single Male/Father | 583 (5.9%) | 3.65 |
| Single Female/Mother | 1,032 (10.4%) | 4.02 |
| Non-family | 2,822 (28.4%) | 1.18 |
| Total Households | 9,936 (100.0%) | 2.62 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Oceana County
Out of a total of 9,936 households in Oceana County, 7,114 (71.6%) are family households, while 2,822 (28.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 3,651, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,438.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 2,438 (24.5%) |
| 2-Person Households | 3,651 (36.7%) | 323 (3.3%) |
| 3-Person Households | 1,279 (12.9%) | 22 (0.2%) |
| 4-Person Households | 1,093 (11.0%) | 39 (0.4%) |
| 5-Person Households | 702 (7.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 239 (2.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 150 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 7,114 (71.6%) | 2,822 (28.4%) |
Female Fertility in Oceana County
Fertility by Age in Oceana County
Average fertility rate in Oceana County is 71.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 130.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 72.1% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 41 (11.6%) | 50.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 256 (72.1%) | 130.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 58 (16.3%) | 26.0 |
| Total | 355 (100.0%) | 71.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Oceana County
56.6% of women with births (355) in Oceana County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 5.2% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 41 (100.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 146 (57.0%) | 110 (43.0%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 55 (94.8%) | 3 (5.2%) |
| Total | 201 (56.6%) | 154 (43.4%) |
Fertility by Education in Oceana County
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 41 (11.6%) | 43.0 |
| High School Diploma | 98 (27.6%) | 60.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 125 (35.2%) | 82.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 91 (25.6%) | 147.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 355 (100.0%) | 71.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Oceana County
43.4% of women with births in Oceana County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 65.6% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 70.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 12 (29.3%) | 29 (70.7%) |
| High School Diploma | 49 (50.0%) | 49 (50.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 82 (65.6%) | 43 (34.4%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 58 (63.7%) | 33 (36.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 201 (56.6%) | 154 (43.4%) |
Employment Characteristics in Oceana County
Employment by Class of Employer in Oceana County
Among the 11,214 employed individuals in Oceana County, private company employees (7,545 | 67.3%), local government employees (962 | 8.6%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (859 | 7.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 7,545 | 67.3% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 501 | 4.5% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 859 | 7.7% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 802 | 7.1% |
| Local Government Employees | 962 | 8.6% |
| State Government Employees | 296 | 2.6% |
| Federal Government Employees | 236 | 2.1% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 13 | 0.1% |
| Total | 11,214 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Oceana County
According to the labor force statistics for Oceana County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (21,524), 55.9% or 12,032 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 602 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 81.5% or 2,427 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 18.5% or 95 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 514 (41.1%) | 95 (18.5%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 1,153 (78.3%) | 59 (5.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 1,059 (74.3%) | 73 (6.9%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 1,105 (77.3%) | 40 (3.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,427 (81.5%) | 131 (5.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,448 (80.3%) | 32 (1.3%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 1,410 (70.8%) | 51 (3.6%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 1,066 (47.4%) | 49 (4.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 704 (20.5%) | 70 (9.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 139 (6.2%) | 6 (4.3%) |
| Total | 12,032 (55.9%) | 602 (5.0%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Oceana County
According to labor force statistics for Oceana County, 72.5% of individuals (9,513) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (13,122) are in the labor force, with 4.0% or 381 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 79.3% or 1,870 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.5% or 199 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 966 (65.7%) | 25 (1.7%) |
| High School Diploma | 3,623 (69.2%) | 288 (5.5%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 3,056 (75.3%) | 154 (3.8%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,870 (79.3%) | 59 (2.5%) |
| Total | 9,513 (72.5%) | 525 (4.0%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Oceana County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Oceana County are Management (1,057 | 9.3%), Community & Social Service (911 | 8.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (490 | 4.3%), Education Instruction & Library (480 | 4.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (355 | 3.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Oceana County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (92.2%), Legal Services & Support (81.5%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (64.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (91.0%), Education Instruction & Library (86.5%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (82.9%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 662 (62.6%) | 395 (37.4%) |
| Business & Financial | 84 (31.7%) | 181 (68.3%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 230 (64.8%) | 125 (35.2%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 62 (59.6%) | 42 (40.4%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 130 (92.2%) | 11 (7.8%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 38 (34.5%) | 72 (65.4%) |
| Community & Social Service | 290 (31.8%) | 621 (68.2%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 114 (44.7%) | 141 (55.3%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 53 (81.5%) | 12 (18.5%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 65 (13.5%) | 415 (86.5%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 58 (52.2%) | 53 (47.7%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 84 (17.1%) | 406 (82.9%) |
| Health Technologists | 29 (9.0%) | 292 (91.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,350 (43.9%) | 1,728 (56.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 6,291 (55.1%) | 5,126 (44.9%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Oceana County are Cleaning & Maintenance (679 | 5.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (432 | 3.8%), Healthcare Support (355 | 3.1%), Personal Care & Service (265 | 2.3%), and Security & Protection (150 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Oceana County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (76.6%), Security & Protection (75.3%), and Law Enforcement (74.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (93.5%), Personal Care & Service (84.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (72.2%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 23 (6.5%) | 332 (93.5%) |
| Security & Protection | 113 (75.3%) | 37 (24.7%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 36 (76.6%) | 11 (23.4%) |
| Law Enforcement | 77 (74.8%) | 26 (25.2%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 120 (27.8%) | 312 (72.2%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 416 (61.3%) | 263 (38.7%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 42 (15.9%) | 223 (84.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 714 (38.0%) | 1,167 (62.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 6,291 (55.1%) | 5,126 (44.9%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Oceana County are Office & Administration (988 | 8.6%), and Sales & Related (966 | 8.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 450 (46.6%) | 516 (53.4%) |
| Office & Administration | 259 (26.2%) | 729 (73.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 709 (36.3%) | 1,245 (63.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 6,291 (55.1%) | 5,126 (44.9%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Oceana County are Construction & Extraction (647 | 5.7%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (563 | 4.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (531 | 4.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 396 (74.6%) | 135 (25.4%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 631 (97.5%) | 16 (2.5%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 543 (96.5%) | 20 (3.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,570 (90.2%) | 171 (9.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 6,291 (55.1%) | 5,126 (44.9%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Oceana County are Production (1,542 | 13.5%), Material Moving (718 | 6.3%), and Transportation (503 | 4.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 1,019 (66.1%) | 523 (33.9%) |
| Transportation | 394 (78.3%) | 109 (21.7%) |
| Material Moving | 535 (74.5%) | 183 (25.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,948 (70.5%) | 815 (29.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 6,291 (55.1%) | 5,126 (44.9%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Oceana County
Employment Industries in Oceana County
The major employment industries in Oceana County include Manufacturing (2,520 | 22.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,233 | 10.8%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (1,196 | 10.5%), Retail Trade (1,106 | 9.7%), and Construction (833 | 7.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Oceana County
The Oceana County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (94.8%), and Utilities (82.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (89.0%), and Educational Services (81.5%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 962 (80.4%) | 234 (19.6%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 790 (94.8%) | 43 (5.2%) |
| Manufacturing | 1,778 (70.6%) | 742 (29.4%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 182 (76.5%) | 56 (23.5%) |
| Retail Trade | 447 (40.4%) | 659 (59.6%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 360 (76.1%) | 113 (23.9%) |
| Utilities | 114 (82.6%) | 24 (17.4%) |
| Information | 36 (37.9%) | 59 (62.1%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 79 (32.9%) | 161 (67.1%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 70 (64.8%) | 38 (35.2%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 125 (47.9%) | 136 (52.1%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 264 (63.9%) | 149 (36.1%) |
| Educational Services | 150 (18.5%) | 661 (81.5%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 135 (11.0%) | 1,098 (89.0%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 125 (64.8%) | 68 (35.2%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 217 (38.7%) | 344 (61.3%) |
| Public Administration | 166 (37.9%) | 272 (62.1%) |
| Total | 6,291 (55.1%) | 5,126 (44.9%) |
Education in Oceana County
School Enrollment in Oceana County
The most common levels of schooling among the 5,281 students in Oceana County are high school (1,464 | 27.7%), elementary school (1,290 | 24.4%), and middle school (1,073 | 20.3%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 393 | 7.4% |
| Kindergarten | 379 | 7.2% |
| Elementary School | 1,290 | 24.4% |
| Middle School | 1,073 | 20.3% |
| High School | 1,464 | 27.7% |
| College / Undergraduate | 560 | 10.6% |
| Graduate / Professional | 122 | 2.3% |
| Total | 5,281 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Oceana County
Out of a total of 5,281 students who are enrolled in schools in Oceana County, 745 (14.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 4,536 (85.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 56 (22.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 367 (92.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 189 (77.1%) | 56 (22.9%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 1,366 (83.1%) | 278 (16.9%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 1,268 (88.9%) | 158 (11.1%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 889 (87.0%) | 133 (13.0%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 367 (92.4%) | 30 (7.6%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 194 (86.6%) | 30 (13.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 116 (80.6%) | 28 (19.4%) |
| 35 Years and over | 150 (83.8%) | 29 (16.2%) |
| Total | 4,536 (85.9%) | 745 (14.1%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Oceana County
Education (745 | 18.7%), business (741 | 18.6%), science & technology (375 | 9.4%), arts & humanities (332 | 8.3%), and bio, nature & agricultural (280 | 7.0%) are the most common fields of study among 3,986 individuals in Oceana County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 126 | 3.2% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 280 | 7.0% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 103 | 2.6% |
| Psychology | 143 | 3.6% |
| Social Sciences | 275 | 6.9% |
| Engineering | 254 | 6.4% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 27 | 0.7% |
| Science & Technology | 375 | 9.4% |
| Business | 741 | 18.6% |
| Education | 745 | 18.7% |
| Literature & Languages | 141 | 3.5% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 182 | 4.6% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 105 | 2.6% |
| Communications | 157 | 3.9% |
| Arts & Humanities | 332 | 8.3% |
| Total | 3,986 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Oceana County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Oceana County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Oceana County are males with 2 vehicles (2,383, accounting for 39.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,936, making up 47.6%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 178 (2.9%) | 48 (1.0%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 692 (11.4%) | 705 (14.1%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 2,383 (39.4%) | 1,936 (38.7%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 1,416 (23.4%) | 1,234 (24.7%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 826 (13.7%) | 706 (14.1%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 554 (9.2%) | 373 (7.5%) |
| Total | 6,049 (100.0%) | 5,002 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Oceana County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Oceana County are 10 to 14 minutes (1,746 commuters, 16.5%), 5 to 9 minutes (1,667 commuters, 15.7%), and 15 to 19 minutes (1,583 commuters, 14.9%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 568 | 5.3% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 1,667 | 15.7% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 1,746 | 16.5% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 1,583 | 14.9% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 1,289 | 12.1% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 614 | 5.8% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 1,068 | 10.1% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 345 | 3.3% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 268 | 2.5% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 767 | 7.2% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 431 | 4.1% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 264 | 2.5% |
Commute Time by Sex in Oceana County
The most common commute times in Oceana County are 15 to 19 minutes (889 commuters, 15.0%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (861 commuters, 18.3%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 328 (5.6%) | 240 (5.1%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 845 (14.3%) | 822 (17.5%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 885 (15.0%) | 861 (18.3%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 889 (15.0%) | 694 (14.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 620 (10.5%) | 669 (14.2%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 397 (6.7%) | 217 (4.6%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 598 (10.1%) | 470 (10.0%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 201 (3.4%) | 144 (3.1%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 127 (2.1%) | 141 (3.0%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 535 (9.0%) | 232 (4.9%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 293 (5.0%) | 138 (2.9%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 193 (3.3%) | 71 (1.5%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Oceana County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Oceana County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (793, 13.4%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (656, 14.0%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 433 (7.3%) | 193 (4.1%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 270 (4.6%) | 232 (4.9%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 434 (7.3%) | 398 (8.5%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 683 (11.6%) | 329 (7.0%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 638 (10.8%) | 385 (8.2%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 793 (13.4%) | 656 (14.0%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 539 (9.1%) | 559 (11.9%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 545 (9.2%) | 410 (8.7%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 213 (3.6%) | 276 (5.9%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 108 (1.8%) | 256 (5.4%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 45 (0.8%) | 187 (4.0%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 37 (0.6%) | 87 (1.8%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 685 (11.6%) | 439 (9.3%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 488 (8.3%) | 292 (6.2%) |
| Total | 5,911 (100.0%) | 4,699 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Oceana County
Occupancy by Ownership in Oceana County
Of the total 9,936 dwellings in Oceana County, owner-occupied units account for 8,418 (84.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,518 (15.3%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 8,418 | 84.7% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 1,518 | 15.3% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 9,936 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Oceana County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 2,438 | 24.5% |
| 2-Person Household | 3,974 | 40.0% |
| 3-Person Household | 1,301 | 13.1% |
| 4+ Person Household | 2,223 | 22.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 9,936 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Oceana County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 1,857 (76.2%) | 581 (23.8%) |
| 2-Person Household | 3,599 (90.6%) | 375 (9.4%) |
| 3-Person Household | 1,126 (86.6%) | 175 (13.5%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 1,836 (82.6%) | 387 (17.4%) |
| Total Housing Units | 8,418 (84.7%) | 1,518 (15.3%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Oceana County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 532 (64.0%) | 299 (36.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 2,896 (83.5%) | 574 (16.5%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 3,126 (88.0%) | 425 (12.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,864 (89.4%) | 220 (10.6%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Oceana County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 1,106 | 11.1% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,422 | 14.3% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,507 | 15.2% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 2,502 | 25.2% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,987 | 20.0% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 1,114 | 11.2% |
| 85 Years and Over | 298 | 3.0% |
| Total | 9,936 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Oceana County
Median Income by Occupancy in Oceana County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 8,418 (84.7%) | $66,556 |
| Renter-Occupied | 1,518 (15.3%) | $33,806 |
| Average | 9,936 (100.0%) | $60,691 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Oceana County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 179 (2.1%) | 41 (2.7%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 70 (0.8%) | 68 (4.5%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 288 (3.4%) | 197 (13.0%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 259 (3.1%) | 110 (7.2%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 384 (4.6%) | 104 (6.9%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 621 (7.4%) | 282 (18.6%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,211 (14.4%) | 269 (17.7%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,767 (21.0%) | 279 (18.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,429 (17.0%) | 89 (5.9%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,529 (18.2%) | 54 (3.6%) |
| $150,000 or more | 681 (8.1%) | 25 (1.7%) |
| Total | 8,418 (100.0%) | 1,518 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Oceana County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 595 (7.1%) | 36 (2.4%) |
| $300 to $499 | 1,801 (21.4%) | 148 (9.8%) |
| $500 to $799 | 1,737 (20.6%) | 457 (30.1%) |
| $800 to $999 | 988 (11.7%) | 253 (16.7%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 1,845 (21.9%) | 332 (21.9%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 869 (10.3%) | 31 (2.0%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 293 (3.5%) | 11 (0.7%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 108 (1.3%) | 3 (0.2%) |
| $3,000 or more | 182 (2.2%) | 3 (0.2%) |
| Total | 8,418 (100.0%) | 1,518 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Oceana County
Housing Structures in Oceana County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 7,660 | 77.1% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 48 | 0.5% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 104 | 1.1% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 75 | 0.7% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 183 | 1.8% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 122 | 1.2% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 1,744 | 17.5% |
| Total | 9,936 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Oceana County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 6,985 (91.2%) | 675 (8.8%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 13 (27.1%) | 35 (72.9%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 19 (18.3%) | 85 (81.7%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 75 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 11 (6.0%) | 172 (94.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 19 (15.6%) | 103 (84.4%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 1,371 (78.6%) | 373 (21.4%) |
| Total | 8,418 (84.7%) | 1,518 (15.3%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Oceana County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 16 (0.2%) | 24 (1.6%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 372 (4.4%) | 283 (18.6%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 2,831 (33.6%) | 732 (48.2%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 2,934 (34.8%) | 292 (19.2%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 2,265 (26.9%) | 187 (12.3%) |
| Total | 8,418 (100.0%) | 1,518 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Oceana County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 2,486 (29.5%) | 648 (42.7%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 3,356 (39.9%) | 358 (23.6%) |
| Electricity | 641 (7.6%) | 267 (17.6%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 438 (5.2%) | 39 (2.6%) |
| Coal or Coke | 3 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 1,420 (16.9%) | 203 (13.4%) |
| No Fuel Used | 74 (0.9%) | 3 (0.2%) |
| Total | 8,418 (100.0%) | 1,518 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Oceana County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 262 (3.1%) | 218 (14.4%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,989 (23.6%) | 697 (45.9%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 3,497 (41.5%) | 424 (27.9%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 2,670 (31.7%) | 179 (11.8%) |
| Total | 8,418 (100.0%) | 1,518 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Oceana County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Oceana County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 4,020 | 4,398 |
| Median Property Value | $147,400 | $156,300 |
| Median Household Income | $55,447 | $405 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $467 | $167 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,611 | $157 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Oceana County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 570 (14.2%) | 193 (4.4%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 746 (18.6%) | 717 (16.3%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 1,974 (49.1%) | 2,698 (61.4%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 508 (12.6%) | 452 (10.3%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 154 (3.8%) | 162 (3.7%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 17 (0.4%) | 101 (2.3%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 51 (1.3%) | 75 (1.7%) |
| Total | 4,020 (100.0%) | 4,398 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Oceana County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 177 (4.4%) | 126 (2.9%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 605 (15.0%) | 72 (1.6%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 408 (10.2%) | 326 (7.4%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 621 (15.4%) | 213 (4.8%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 886 (22.0%) | 590 (13.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 585 (14.5%) | 881 (20.0%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 462 (11.5%) | 844 (19.2%) |
| $150,000 or more | 276 (6.9%) | 1,067 (24.3%) |
| Total | 4,020 (100.0%) | 4,398 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Oceana County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 1,600 (39.8%) | 77,840 (1,769.9%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 655 (16.3%) | 2,003 (45.5%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 413 (10.3%) | 845 (19.2%) |
| 4.0x or more | 1,302 (32.4%) | 446 (10.1%) |
| Total | 4,020 (100.0%) | 4,398 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Oceana County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 617 (15.3%) | 6 (0.1%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 1,139 (28.3%) | 357 (8.1%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 1,962 (48.8%) | 1,031 (23.4%) |
| Total | 4,020 (100.0%) | 4,398 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Oceana County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Oceana County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 1,652 (97.4%) | 45 (2.6%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 4,252 (93.6%) | 289 (6.4%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 1,411 (75.2%) | 466 (24.8%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 2,118 (82.1%) | 463 (17.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,457 (82.9%) | 508 (17.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,738 (90.0%) | 305 (10.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 3,984 (93.9%) | 258 (6.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 3,387 (99.4%) | 20 (0.6%) |
| 75 Years and older | 2,152 (99.2%) | 17 (0.8%) |
| Total | 24,151 (91.1%) | 2,371 (8.9%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Oceana County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 1,652 (97.4%) | 45 (2.6%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 4,252 (93.6%) | 289 (6.4%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 1,411 (75.2%) | 466 (24.8%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Oceana County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 2,862 (94.7%) | 159 (5.3%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 4,845 (89.3%) | 578 (10.7%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 5,004 (90.1%) | 550 (9.9%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4,061 (91.7%) | 365 (8.3%) |
| $100,000 and over | 7,200 (94.5%) | 419 (5.5%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Oceana County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 1,011 (59.6%) | 794 (46.8%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 2,483 (54.7%) | 2,127 (46.8%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 537 (28.6%) | 923 (49.2%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 878 (34.0%) | 1,352 (52.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 845 (28.5%) | 1,711 (57.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 687 (22.6%) | 2,191 (72.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,227 (28.9%) | 2,979 (70.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 3,338 (98.0%) | 2,007 (58.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 2,141 (98.7%) | 1,536 (70.8%) |
| Total | 13,147 (49.6%) | 15,620 (58.9%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Oceana County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 11 (1.6%) | 5 (0.7%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 152 (6.6%) | 104 (4.8%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 199 (7.7%) | 204 (9.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 897 (17.0%) | 1,047 (21.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 529 (30.8%) | 264 (15.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 528 (51.9%) | 550 (47.7%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Oceana County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (0.7%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 16 (0.7%) | 7 (0.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 43 (1.7%) | 55 (2.4%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 274 (5.2%) | 198 (4.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 234 (13.6%) | 45 (2.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 395 (38.8%) | 269 (23.4%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 11 (1.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 19 (0.8%) | 14 (0.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 44 (1.7%) | 37 (1.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 117 (2.2%) | 130 (2.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 49 (2.9%) | 35 (2.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 71 (7.0%) | 113 (9.8%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 115 (5.0%) | 89 (4.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 126 (4.9%) | 138 (6.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 283 (5.4%) | 357 (7.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 139 (8.1%) | 112 (6.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 80 (7.9%) | 125 (10.8%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 18 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 36 (1.4%) | 23 (1.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 382 (7.2%) | 631 (12.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 247 (14.4%) | 171 (10.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 238 (23.4%) | 361 (31.3%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 36 (1.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 32 (1.2%) | 23 (1.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 113 (2.1%) | 134 (2.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 79 (4.6%) | 61 (3.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 98 (9.6%) | 141 (12.2%) |
Technology Access in Oceana County
Computing Device Access in Oceana County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 7,143 | 71.9% |
| Smartphone | 8,132 | 81.8% |
| Tablet | 5,659 | 57.0% |
| No Computing Device | 896 | 9.0% |
| Total | 9,936 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Oceana County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 16 | 0.2% |
| Broadband Home | 4,865 | 49.0% |
| Cellular Data Only | 1,390 | 14.0% |
| Satellite Internet | 1,627 | 16.4% |
| No Internet | 2,105 | 21.2% |
| Total | 9,936 | 100.0% |
Oceana County Summary
Oceana County is located in the western part of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. It is bordered by Mason County to the north, Muskegon County to the east, Newaygo County to the south, and Lake Michigan to the west. The county seat is Hart, and the largest city is Shelby. The county was established in 1840 and named for Lake Michigan, which was originally called “Oceana” by early French explorers.
Geography
Oceana County covers an area of 576 square miles, of which 545 square miles is land and 31 square miles is water. The county is located in the Northwestern Lowlands region of Michigan, and is characterized by rolling hills, forests, and numerous lakes and rivers. The highest point in the county is located in Hart Township, at an elevation of 1,068 feet. The county is home to several state parks, including Silver Lake State Park, which is located on the shores of Silver Lake.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 26,570 people, 10,541 households, and 7,541 families residing in the county. The population density was 48.7 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 94.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.7% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $41,945, and the median income for a family was $50,945. The per capita income for the county was $20,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
Oceana County’s economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The county is home to several large farms, including the largest asparagus farm in the world. The county is also home to several wineries, breweries, and distilleries. Tourism is a major industry in the county, with visitors coming to enjoy the area’s many lakes, rivers, and state parks. The county is also home to several golf courses, and is a popular destination for snowmobiling and other winter sports.
The county is home to several manufacturing companies, including a large automotive parts manufacturer and a large food processing plant. The county is also home to several retail stores, including a large outlet mall.
Conclusion
Oceana County is a rural county located in the western part of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. It is bordered by Mason County to the north, Muskegon County to the east, Newaygo County to the south, and Lake Michigan to the west. The county is home to several state parks, farms, wineries, breweries, and distilleries. The economy of the county is largely based on agriculture and tourism, and the county is also home to several manufacturing companies and retail stores. As of the 2010 census, the population of the county was 26,570.
Common Questions
What is Per Capita Income in Oceana County?
Per Capita income in Oceana County is $28,786.
What is the Median Family Income in Oceana County?
Median Family Income in Oceana County is $69,450.
What is the Median Household income in Oceana County?
Median Household Income in Oceana County is $60,691.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Oceana County?
Income or Wage Gap in Oceana County is 27.6%.
Women in Oceana County earn 72.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Oceana County?
Family Income Deficit in Oceana County is $10,756.
Families that are below poverty line in Oceana County earn $10,756 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Oceana County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Oceana County is 0.41.
What is the Total Population of Oceana County?
Total Population of Oceana County is 26,707.
What is the Total Male Population of Oceana County?
Total Male Population of Oceana County is 13,698.
What is the Total Female Population of Oceana County?
Total Female Population of Oceana County is 13,009.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Oceana County?
There are 105.30 Males per 100 Females in Oceana County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Oceana County?
There are 94.97 Females per 100 Males in Oceana County.
What is the Median Population Age in Oceana County?
Median Population Age in Oceana County is 43.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Oceana County
Average Family Size in Oceana County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Oceana County
Average Household Size in Oceana County is 2.6 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Oceana County?
There are 12,032 People in the Labor Forcein in Oceana County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Oceana County?
55.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Oceana County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Oceana County?
Unemployment Rate in Oceana County is 5.0%.