Roscommon, Michigan
Roscommon: Village in the United States
About
Roscommon is a village located in the county of Roscommon in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,075 and a population density of 277 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,044 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Roscommon
| Population : | 1,044 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Roscommon County |
| Postal code : | 48653 |
| Area : | 3.88 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,135 feet / 346 meters |
| Capital city : | Roscommon is capital of Roscommon County |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 14:26:10 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 269 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.97% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Roscommon is located at 44°29'54"N 84°35'31"W (44.4983500, -84.5919700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Roscommon decreased by 2.97% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,075 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,073 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,068 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,059 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,070 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,064 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,046 | -1.72% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,043 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,043 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,046 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,044 | -0.19% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,195 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,146 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 17.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,643 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,929 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.4% |
| White only, percent : | 97.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 95.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 278 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 79.2% |
Roscommon zip code is 48653.
County name: Roscommon, County
fips: 26143
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 79.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $214,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,449 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $446 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $849 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,614 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.66 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 92.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.2% |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | NA |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $80,151 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $33,863 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 411 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 249 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 109 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 397 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 48 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 360 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 219.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 26.96 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $190,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,366 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $462 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,122 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 11,642 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.51 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 77.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 39.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 68,124 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 85,293 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 611,065 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 490,503 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $18,349 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $65,064 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $33,071 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,544 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,405 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 837 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 819 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,552 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 281 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,051 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,745.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 14.75 |
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Schools in Roscommon
College & universities near Roscommon, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 170587 | Kirtland Community College | Grayling (MI) | 49738 |
Stations (15)
Amtrak & bus stations near Roscommon, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTO | Manton, Michigan | Junction U.S. 131 & M-42 | BUS |
| CLC | Cadillac, Michigan | 1202 North Mitchell St. | BUS |
| KGS | Kingsley, Michigan | 119 E. Main St. | BUS |
| BYC | Boyne City, Michigan | 1000 East Division St. | BUS |
| TRV | Traverse City, Michigan | 107 Hall Street | BUS |
Post offices near Roscommon
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Roscommon Post Office | Roscommon (MI) | 48653 |
Other cities in Roscommon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Roscommon County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Houghton Lake | 3,427 | Unincorporated community in Roscommon County, Michigan, USA |
| Prudenville | 1,682 | Census designated place |
| Saint Helen | 1,481 | Human settlement in Roscommon County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Maple Valley | 1,136 | Township in Montcalm County, Michigan |
Distance to Other Cities
Roscommon distances to largest Michigan cities
