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Oakland County

Michigan · 1,274,395 residents · 867.393 sq mi
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Oakland County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,587. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $252,800. Households here earn about 38% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% 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
1,274,395
+7%since 2000
from 1,194,156 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,469 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,377 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+12%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1.1M1.1M1.2M1.2M1.3M1990201020202024Oakland County
20241.3M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,587
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,907 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,075
+42%since 2000
from $32,534 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 10%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$252,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $173,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $707 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
29.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+10%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(971,752)
Black10%(119,708)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(28,999)
Asian4.1%(49,212)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.1%(443,222)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic69%(879,137)
Black13.2%(168,797)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(60,838)
Asian8.3%(105,665)
Other3.7%(47,446)
Diversity Score60.7%(774,171)
Segregation Score45.4%(578,558)
Diversity Score
61
+64%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
45
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 38.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+50%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.8%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% 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
13.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakland County, Michigan?

Oakland County, Michigan has about 1,274,395 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oakland County, Michigan earns about $81,587 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 $252,800, and the typical rent is about $1,100 a month.

How educated are people in Oakland County, Michigan?

About 48.0% 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 7.8% 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 190,803 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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