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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Oakland County

Michigan · 1,194,156 residents · 867.393 sq mi
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Oakland County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $61,907. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 38% 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 $173,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 39% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,194,156
+10%since 1990
from 1,083,592 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,377 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,249 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.7
+9%since 1990
from 33.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1.1M1.1M1.2M1.2M1.3M1990201020202024Oakland County
20241.3M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,907
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,407 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,534
+54%since 1990
from $21,125 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.5%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,800
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $94,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$707
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $557 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
74.7%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
25.3% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+28%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(970,706)
Black7.1%(77,255)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(17,948)
Asian2.3%(24,453)
Diversity Score27.2%(294,819)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(971,752)
Black10%(119,708)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(28,999)
Asian4.1%(49,212)
Diversity Score37.1%(443,222)
Diversity Score
37
+36%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.2%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 30.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.3%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 84.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
15.0%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
−21%since 1990
from 22.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Oakland County to nearby counties

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Income$77,837+26%
Home value$243,900+40%
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OAKLAND COUNTY VS
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Income$60,539−2%
Home value$178,500+3%
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OAKLAND COUNTY VS
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Income$103,039+66%
Home value$356,800+105%
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OAKLAND COUNTY VS
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Income$62,281+1%
Home value$182,400+5%
Population401,093−69%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakland County, Michigan?

Oakland County, Michigan has about 1,194,156 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Oakland County, Michigan?

The typical household in Oakland County, Michigan earns about $61,907 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakland County, Michigan expensive?

In Oakland County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $173,800, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in Oakland County, Michigan?

About 38.2% of adults age 25 and over in Oakland County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakland County, Michigan?

About 5.5% of people in Oakland County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakland County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakland County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 110,564 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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