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Royal Oak

Michigan · 58,211 residents · 11.792 sq mi
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Royal Oak is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,194. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 59% 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 $236,600. Households here earn about 40% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
59% 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
58,211
−3%since 2000
from 60,062 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,936 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 5,093 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
−1%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
56K59K61K64K66K1990201020202024Royal Oak
202458K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,194
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,252 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,574
+66%since 2000
from $30,990 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.7%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services10%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$236,600
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,129
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $639 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
32.8% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(49,324)
Black3.6%(2,097)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(2,140)
Asian3.2%(1,880)
Other2.4%(1,424)
Diversity Score30.4%(17,693)
Diversity Score
30
+182%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.5%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 39.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+82%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 73.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.8%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−87.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Royal Oak, Michigan?

Royal Oak, Michigan has about 58,211 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Royal Oak, Michigan earns about $83,194 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 $236,600, and the typical rent is about $1,129 a month.

How educated are people in Royal Oak, Michigan?

About 59.5% 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 6.5% 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 7,199 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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