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Owosso, MI
City in Shiawassee County, Michigan.
Population
14,632
Land area
5.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,788
ZIP codes
0
Owosso and its ZIP codes
Owosso at a glance
- Owosso is about 16 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 76th among 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- The median household income is $54,229, 26% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $132,600 (43% below Michigan) and median rent is $784 a month.
Local data for Owosso, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Owosso, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,229
Poverty rate
17.2%
Median home value
$132,600
Median rent
$784/mo
Homeownership
68.3%
Bachelor's or higher
21.1%
Median age
38.9
Average commute
22.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,878), Irish Americans (2,231), Polish Americans (922).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shiawassee County. PPP loans are for Owosso.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,419
15,490 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,873
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$472M
FY 2026, $6,926 per person
How people get to work
Owosso, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.5%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle1.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Owosso, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
360
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
215
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 16°F
34.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone29 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Owosso, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Owosso
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MiddletownCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0.5 |
| CorunnaCity | 2.9 mi | 3.2 |
| HendersonCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 3.6 |
| VernonVillage | 8.2 mi | 1 |
| BancroftVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.5 |
| OvidCity | 10 mi | 1 |
| OakleyVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| DurandCity | 11 mi | 2 |
| MorriceVillage | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| LaingsburgCity | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| Lake VictoriaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| PerryCity | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| LennonVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| ElsieVillage | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| New LothropVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| ChesaningVillage | 14 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Owosso, MI in?
- Owosso is in Shiawassee County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Owosso, MI?
- About 14,632 people live in Owosso, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Owosso?
- Nearby places include Middletown (1.5 mi), Corunna (2.9 mi), Henderson (6.1 mi), Vernon (8.2 mi), Bancroft (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023