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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Royal Oak

Michigan · 60,062 residents · 11.792 sq mi
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Royal Oak is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,252. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $149,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

60,062
−8%since 1990
from 65,410 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5,093 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 5,547 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.9
+7%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
56K59K61K64K66K1990201020202024Royal Oak
202458K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,252
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,835 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$30,990
+72%since 1990
from $18,065 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.3%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$149,400
+51%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $74,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$639
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $497 in 1990
US average: $602
70.1%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 70.0% in 1990
29.9% rent
2.9
+41%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(64,098)
Black0.4%(234)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(740)
Asian1.1%(727)
Diversity Score7.6%(4,971)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(56,421)
Black1.5%(910)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(781)
Asian1.6%(935)
Diversity Score10.8%(6,480)
11
+42%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

39.9%
+11.5 ptssince 1990
from 28.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.5%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 86.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.0%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
−29%since 1990
from 19.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Royal Oak, Michigan?

Royal Oak, Michigan has about 60,062 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Royal Oak, Michigan?

The typical household in Royal Oak, Michigan earns about $52,252 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Royal Oak, Michigan expensive?

In Royal Oak, Michigan, the median home is worth about $149,400, and the typical rent is about $639 a month.

How educated are people in Royal Oak, Michigan?

About 39.9% of adults age 25 and over in Royal Oak, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Royal Oak, Michigan?

About 4.3% of people in Royal Oak, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Royal Oak, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Royal Oak, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5,348 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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