Ossineke, MI is a small rural community with a population of 2,304 people located in Alpena County. This small town has plenty to offer locals and visitors alike. For shopping, there are several local businesses including Valu Land Grocery Store, CJ’s Country Gardens, Northern Lites Massage & Wellness Spa, and Ossineke State Fish Hatchery. Outdoor activities like fishing and hunting are popular year-round in the area due to its proximity to the Thunder Bay River and Lake Huron. Other organizations in Ossineke include the Ossineke Lions Club, Friends of the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center, Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce, and Alpena Senior Citizens Center. Local sporting events include basketball games at Hillman High School and football games at Alpena High School.
The population in Ossineke (zip 49766) is 2,304. There are 52 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ossineke (zip 49766) is 49.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ossineke (zip 49766) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ossineke (zip 49766)
- 51.6% are married
- 11.6% are divorced
- 26.5% are married with children
- 12.7% have children, but are single
Race in Ossineke (zip 49766)
- 98.8% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander