Ottawa County, Michigan
County
Overview
- County Name
- Ottawa County
- State
- Michigan
- FIPS Code
- 26139
- State FIPS
- 26
- County FIPS
- 139
Geography
- Land Area
- 563.52 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1067.89 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1631.41 sq mi
- Latitude
- 43.054969
- Longitude
- -86.219349
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 293,796
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 225,047
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 267,036 | 90.9% |
| Hispanic | 26,763 | 9.1% |
| White | 249,264 | 84.8% |
| Black | 4,550 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 6,133 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 307 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 49 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 317 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 208,405 | 92.6% |
| Hispanic | 16,637 | 7.4% |
| White | 196,383 | 87.3% |
| Black | 4,732 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 5,748 | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,351 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 36 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 167 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 301,203
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $93,607
- Poverty Rate
- 8.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 24,177
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 253,027 | 84.0% |
| Black | 4,821 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 8,146 | 2.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 217,611
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 68,813 | 31.6% |
| Republican | 103,269 | 47.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 45,529 | 20.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 106,060 | 48.7% |
| Female | 111,541 | 51.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 164,658 | 75.7% |
| Hispanic | 15,425 | 7.1% |
| Black | 806 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 4,047 | 1.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 144,493
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 66.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 114,757 | 69.7% |
| Hispanic | 5,454 | 35.4% |
| Black | 274 | 34.0% |
| Asian | 1,656 | 40.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 68,614 | 64.7% |
| Female | 75,875 | 68.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 42,998 (21.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 75,084 (39.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 117,604
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $319,501
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,297
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 10.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 34.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.