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Royal Oak

Michigan · 57,236 residents · 11.792 sq mi
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Royal Oak is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,184. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $177,300. Poverty is rare here, at 6.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
57,236
−5%since 2000
from 60,062 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,854 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 5,093 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
+2%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
56K59K61K64K66K1990201020202024Royal Oak
202458K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,184
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,252 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,095
+20%since 2000
from $30,990 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$177,300
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$792
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $639 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.3%
−19.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
32.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+3%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(56,421)
Black1.5%(910)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(781)
Asian1.6%(935)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.8%(6,480)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(50,975)
Black4.2%(2,399)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(1,340)
Asian2.3%(1,339)
Other1.7%(965)
Diversity Score24.7%(14,136)
Diversity Score
25
+129%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 39.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+63%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.7%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Royal Oak, Michigan?

Royal Oak, Michigan has about 57,236 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Royal Oak, Michigan earns about $60,184 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 $177,300, and the typical rent is about $792 a month.

How educated are people in Royal Oak, Michigan?

About 47.7% 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 6.8% 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 8,174 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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