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Owosso, MI


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Owosso, Michigan

Owosso, Michigan is 24 miles W of Flint, Michigan (center to center) and 73 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. It is in Shiawassee county. The population of the city is 15,713.

The People and Families of Owosso

In Owosso, about 50% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Owosso had a median family income of $40,355.

Political Inclinations

Among Owosso political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $8,565. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Owosso Housing

Of the housing in Owosso, approximately 66% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.

Commuting

In Owosso, 92% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Owosso makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Owosso Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Owosso, MI

Comparing Owosso 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
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Female Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens55
Well-Paid Single Men43
Male Share of the Population34
Age of the Population34
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better43
Median Family Income34
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home77
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
People Living Alone76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime54
Low Violent Crime32

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