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Oakley

Michigan · 290 residents (2025 est.) · 1.032 sq mi
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Oakley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 82 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $84,000. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 26% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
257
−24%since 2000
from 339 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
249 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 328 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.9
+27%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:290 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1472102723343971990201020202024Oakley
2024257
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,159 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,936
+66%since 2000
from $17,403 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
+20%since 2010
from 0.324 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade35%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,000
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$907
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $533 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
27.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.9%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−19%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(318)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score12%(41)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93%(239)
Black3.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(8)
Diversity Score16.6%(43)
Diversity Score
17
+38%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+33%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.5%
−16.7 ptssince 2011
from 31.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.0%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−48.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2012
from 15.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2017
from 72.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakley, Michigan?

Oakley, Michigan has about 257 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakley, Michigan?

The typical household in Oakley, Michigan earns about $53,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakley, Michigan expensive?

In Oakley, Michigan, the median home is worth about $84,000, and the typical rent is about $907 a month.

How educated are people in Oakley, Michigan?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Oakley, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakley, Michigan?

About 14.4% of people in Oakley, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakley, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakley, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 119 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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