Oakland County, MI

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2022 Population

1.27M

0.0221% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

41.1

0.244% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

7.7%

1.76% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$92,620

7.35% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$302,800

12.7% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

659,664

0.465% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Oakland County, MI had a population of 1.27M people with a median age of 41.1 and a median household income of $92,620. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Oakland County, MI grew from 1.27M to 1.27M, a 0.0221% increase and its median household income grew from $86,275 to $92,620, a 7.35% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Oakland County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (69.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (8.07%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.87%), and White (Hispanic) (1.88%).

None of the households in Oakland County, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94% of the residents in Oakland County, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Oakland County, MI are Oakland University (4,706 degrees awarded in 2022), Oakland Community College (2,225 degrees), and Lawrence Technological University (647 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Oakland County, MI was $302,800, and the homeownership rate was 71.9%.

Most people in Oakland County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Oakland County, MI was 2 cars per household.

Oakland County, MI borders Genesee County, MI, Lapeer County, MI, Livingston County, MI, Macomb County, MI, Washtenaw County, MI, and Wayne County, MI.

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Population & Diversity

Oakland County, MI is home to a population of 1.27M people, from which 94% are citizens. As of 2022, 13% of Oakland County, MI residents were born outside of the country (165k people).

In 2022, there were 5.36 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (889k people) in Oakland County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 166k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 103k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94%

2022 Citizenship

93.9%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 94% of Oakland County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Oakland County, MI was 93.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Oakland County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Oakland County, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
889k ± 1.72k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
166k ± 2.11k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
103k ± 1.19k

4.55%

Hispanic Population

57.9k people

4.55% of the people in Oakland County, MI are hispanic (57.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Oakland County, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
79,402 ± 6,891 people
India
76,527 ± 6,766 people
Iraq
57,451 ± 5,868 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,402 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,527 and Iraq with 57,451.

Foreign-Born Population

13%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

165k people

13%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

166k people

As of 2022, 13% of Oakland County, MI residents (165k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oakland County, MI was 13%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Oakland County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
16,836 ± 796
Gulf War (2001-)
7,258 ± 749
Gulf War (1990s)
6,885 ± 606

Oakland County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.32 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Oakland County, MI employs 660k people. The largest industries in Oakland County, MI are Manufacturing (131,284 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (91,602 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (72,634 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($95,323), Utilities ($94,137), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($86,485).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,244. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

660k

2022 Value

± 6,194

0.465%

1 Year growth

± 1.32%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Oakland County, MI grew at a rate of 0.465%, from 657k employees to 660k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oakland County, MI, are Management Occupations (90,641 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (64,832 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (63,940 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oakland County, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

660k

2022 Value

± 6,194

0.465%

1 Year growth

± 1.32%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Oakland County, MI grew at a rate of 0.465%, from 657k employees to 660k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oakland County, MI, are Manufacturing (131,284 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (91,602 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (72,634 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Oakland County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Oakland County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$71,734

Median earning men ± $1,026

$45,543

Median earning women ± $588

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Manufacturing ($101,945), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($89,173), and Public Administration ($85,426).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Manufacturing ($76,863), Public Administration ($64,607), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,866).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.16%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

4,019
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
2,617
Health Care and Social Assistance
1,951
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$10M
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$6.01M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$4.84M
Finance and Insurance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oakland County, MI went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (42.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.945%).

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (56.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (42.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.945%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oakland County, MI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Debbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Oakland County, MI awarded 10,693 degrees. The student population of Oakland County, MI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 17,190 male students and 21,594 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Oakland County, MI are White (7,055 and 70%), followed by Black or African American (1,434 and 14.2%), Asian (448 and 4.44%), and Unknown (445 and 4.41%).

The largest universities in Oakland County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Oakland University (4,706 and 44%), Oakland Community College (2,225 and 20.8%), and Lawrence Technological University (647 and 6.05%).

The most popular majors in Oakland County, MI are Registered Nursing (842 and 7.87%), General Business Administration & Management (585 and 5.47%), and HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (581 and 5.43%).

The median tuition costs in Oakland County, MI are $23,484 for private four year colleges, and $15,723 and $24,735 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Oakland County, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 38,784 (44.3% men and 55.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 38,784 students enrolled in Oakland County, MI, 44.3% men and 55.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 23,435 records, of which 54.4% were women and 45.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
699 degrees awarded
Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences
246 degrees awarded
Mechanical Engineering
233 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Oakland County, MI was Registered Nursing with 699 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Oakland County, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Oakland University
4,706 degrees awarded
Oakland Community College
2,225 degrees awarded
Lawrence Technological University
647 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Oakland University with 4,706 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 4,551 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Oakland County, MI, which is 0.741 times less than the 6,142 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 7,055 degrees mean that there were 4.92 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,434 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($23,484) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,391) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,640) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.784% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.31M), Some college (1.92M), and Bachelors Degree (1.42M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Oakland County, MI was $302,800 in 2022, which is 1.07 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $268,600 to $302,800, a 12.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Oakland County, MI is 71.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Oakland County, MI have an average commute time of 26.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Oakland County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Oakland County, MI is $92,620. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Oakland County, MI was Census Tract 1510 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 1526 and Census Tract 1374, with respective values of $233,750 and $233,173.

In 2023, 12.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Oakland County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.3%.

Housing

Property

$302,800

Median Property Value 2022

±$2,692

$377,364

Median Property Taxes

±$3,845

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Oakland County, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Oakland County, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.9%

Homeownership

2022

62.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 71.9% of the housing units in Oakland County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Oakland County, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1510
Census Tract 1526
Census Tract 1374

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Oakland County, MI was Census Tract 1510 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 1526 and Census Tract 1374, with respective values of $233,750 and $233,173.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Oakland County, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$92,620

Median Household Income

± $953

525k

Number of Households

± 5,233

In 2022, the median household income of the 525k households in Oakland County, MI grew to $92,620 from the previous year's value of $86,275.

The following chart displays the households in Oakland County, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Oakland County, MI is from Michigan.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2022, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.473% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (75.7%)
Worked At Home (15.5%)
Carpooled (6.32%)

In 2022, 75.7% of workers in Oakland County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.5%) and those who carpooled to work (6.32%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Oakland County, MI have a shorter commute time (26.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.2% of the workforce in Oakland County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Oakland County, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Oakland County, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Oakland County, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 12.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Oakland County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

7.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oakland County, MI (97.1k out of 1.26M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Oakland County, MI is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 8.6% of the children was living in poverty in Oakland County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 5.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.9% of the population of Oakland County, MI has health coverage, with 59.4% on employee plans, 10.5% on Medicaid, 13.5% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 0.565% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Oakland County, MI see 696 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.87% increase from the previous year (690 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 895 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 247 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

696 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oakland County, MI

Primary care physicians in Oakland County, MI see an average of 696 patients per year. This represents a 0.87% increase from the previous year (690 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Oakland County, MI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.7% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 40.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.07%

Uninsured

59.4%

Employer Coverage

10.5%

Medicaid

13.5%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

0.565%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oakland County, MI declined by 1.39% from 4.12% to 4.07%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Oakland County, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 40.5 in Oakland County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Oakland County, MI.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 32.1% in Oakland County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Oakland County, MI.