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Oakley

Michigan · 299 residents · 1.032 sq mi
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Oakley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,000. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $57,100. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
299
−12%since 2000
from 339 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
290 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 328 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+12%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1472102723343971990201020202024Oakley
2024257
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,000
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,159 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,872
+14%since 2000
from $17,403 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food7.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,100
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$670
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $533 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
24.4% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−20%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(268)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(2)
Diversity Score11.2%(33)
Diversity Score
11
−7%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.1 min
+81%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.5%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−28.8 ptssince 2011
from 31.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.4%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakley, Michigan?

Oakley, Michigan has about 299 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakley, Michigan?

The typical household in Oakley, Michigan earns about $37,000 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 $57,100, and the typical rent is about $670 a month.

How educated are people in Oakley, Michigan?

About 8.5% 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 20.6% 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 77 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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