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Onekama, MI


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Onekama, Michigan

Onekama, Michigan, in Manistee county, is 86 miles NE of Sheboygan, Wisconsin (center to center) and 125 miles NE of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. About 647 people people live in Onekama.

The People and Families of Onekama

In Onekama, about 48% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Onekama, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.

The village is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Onekama had a median family income of $47,500.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($200) in Onekama than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the village.

Onekama Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Onekama, about 72% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the village. Onekama isn't one of those high-end villages with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Onekama, 90% of commuters drive to work. In the village, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

Onekama strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Onekama Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 17%Onekama Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Onekama, MI

Comparing Onekama to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens89
Well-Paid Single Men86
Racial Diversity77
Age of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
Median Family Income86
People in Middle Class or Better64
People Above Poverty32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home77
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals74
Affordability of Rents68
Affordability of Property Taxes59
Housing Recently Built46
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