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Okemos

Michigan · 25,121 residents · 16.858 sq mi
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Okemos is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,596. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $264,300. Households here earn about 33% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,121
+10%since 2000
from 22,805 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,490 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,353 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
+1%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K21K23K25K27K1990201020202024Okemos
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,596
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,810 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,768
+37%since 2000
from $33,401 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$264,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $171,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,060
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $674 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
40.7% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+23%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(18,836)
Black4.2%(954)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(509)
Asian8.7%(1,977)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.3%(7,833)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(16,277)
Black5.1%(1,285)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(1,146)
Asian20.1%(5,044)
Other5.6%(1,406)
Diversity Score66.7%(16,750)
Diversity Score
67
+94%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 97.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
45.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 36.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+51%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
63.6%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
22.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−91.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Okemos, Michigan?

Okemos, Michigan has about 25,121 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Okemos, Michigan?

The typical household in Okemos, Michigan earns about $78,596 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Okemos, Michigan expensive?

In Okemos, Michigan, the median home is worth about $264,300, and the typical rent is about $1,060 a month.

How educated are people in Okemos, Michigan?

About 75.8% of adults age 25 and over in Okemos, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Okemos, Michigan?

About 14.5% of people in Okemos, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Okemos, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Okemos, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,905 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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