Oscoda, MI Demographics

A map of Oscoda's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	533	809	81.5%	88.3%
Multiracial	50	33	7.6%	3.6%
Hispanic	44	33	6.7%	3.6%
Native American/Other	21	8	3.2%	0.9%
Black	6	12	0.9%	1.3%
Asian	0	21	0.0%	2.3%

Oscoda, Michigan has an estimated population of 654, a large decrease from the 916 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.5% White, 7.6% Multiracial, 6.7% Hispanic, 3.2% Native American/Other, 0.9% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oscoda, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oscoda has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Oscoda, that probability was 21.7% in 2020 and 32.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oscoda is ranked the 507th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Oscoda was ranked the 448th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oscoda's White Population

533 residents of Oscoda, or 81.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oscoda is higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Oscoda ranks 451st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oscoda's White population has declined by an estimated 34.1%. White residents' share of Oscoda's population has decreased from 88.3% to 81.5%.

Oscoda is less White than neighboring Au Sable (89.8% White), East Tawas (89% White), Harrisville (97.8% White), Tawas City (88% White), and Lincoln (92% White).

Oscoda's Black Population

6 residents of Oscoda, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oscoda is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Oscoda ranks 228th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oscoda's Black population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Black residents' share of Oscoda's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Oscoda is more Black than neighboring Au Sable (0.1% Black), and Lincoln (0% Black). Oscoda is less Black than neighboring East Tawas (2.2% Black), Harrisville (1.2% Black), and Tawas City (1.7% Black).

Oscoda's Asian Population

0 residents of Oscoda, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oscoda is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Oscoda ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oscoda's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Oscoda's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.0%.

Oscoda is less Asian than neighboring Au Sable (1.5% Asian), East Tawas (1.3% Asian), and Tawas City (3.3% Asian).

Oscoda's Hispanic Population

44 residents of Oscoda, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oscoda is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Oscoda ranks 327th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oscoda's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Oscoda's population has increased from 3.6% to 6.7%.

Oscoda is more Hispanic than neighboring Au Sable (4.4% Hispanic), East Tawas (0.9% Hispanic), Harrisville (0.6% Hispanic), Tawas City (1.4% Hispanic), and Lincoln (1.3% Hispanic).

Oscoda's Native American/Other Population

21 residents of Oscoda, or 3.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oscoda is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Oscoda ranks 298th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oscoda's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 162.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oscoda's population has increased from 0.9% to 3.2%.

Oscoda is more Native American/Other than neighboring Au Sable (0.3% Native American/Other), East Tawas (0.6% Native American/Other), Harrisville (0% Native American/Other), Tawas City (1.2% Native American/Other), and Lincoln (1.8% Native American/Other).

Oscoda's Multiracial Population

50 residents of Oscoda, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oscoda is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Oscoda ranks 510th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oscoda's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 51.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Oscoda's population has increased from 3.6% to 7.6%.

Oscoda is more Multiracial than neighboring Au Sable (3.9% Multiracial), East Tawas (5.9% Multiracial), Harrisville (0.4% Multiracial), Tawas City (4.4% Multiracial), and Lincoln (4.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.