Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI

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2023 Population
140,020
0.246% 1-year growth
US Senator
Gary Peters
Democratic Party
US Senator
Elissa Slotkin
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
42.3
1.2% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
4.68%
1.58% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$116,518
4.59% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$365,100
5.8% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
69,747
0.0847% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI had a population of 140k people with a median age of 42.3 and a median household income of $116,518. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI grew from 139,677 to 140,020, a 0.246% increase and its median household income grew from $111,400 to $116,518, a 4.59% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.21%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.37%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (2.36%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.3%).

7.68% of the households in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, 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.

96.7% of the residents in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI was $365,100, and the homeownership rate was 86.2%.

Most people in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI is home to a population of 140k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 7.15% of Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (10k people).

In 2023, there were 26.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (119k people) in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.5k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 3.31k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI are Spanish (3,162 households), German (835 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (766 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
69,675
Women
49.8%
70,277
Men
50.2%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 139,952 inhabitants, with 50.2% men, and 49.8% women.

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Citizenship

96.7%
2023 Citizenship
96.5%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.7% of Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    119k ± 1.45k
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    4.5k ± 587
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    3.31k ± 410
5.09%
Hispanic Population
7.12k people

In 2023, there were 26.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (119k people) in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.5k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 3.31k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.09% of the people in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI are hispanic (7.12k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    1,544 ± 959 people
  2. Canada
    1,299 ± 881 people
  3. India
    1,178 ± 839 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI was Mexico, the natal country of 1,544 Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI residents, followed by Canada with 1,299 and India with 1,178.

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Foreign-Born Population

7.15%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
10k people
7.19%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
10k people

As of 2023, 7.15% of Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI residents (10k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI was 7.19%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    3,162 households (2.37%)
  2. German
    835 households (0.627%)
  3. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    766 households (0.575%)

7.68% of the households in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI was Spanish. 2.37% of the households in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,943 ± 235
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,068 ± 270
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    927 ± 194

Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.82 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI employs 69.7k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI were Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (10,617 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,525 people), and Construction (4,090 people), and the highest paying industries were Scientific research & development services ($199,835), Furniture & home furnishing merchant wholesalers ($189,429), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($180,722).

Males in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.54 times higher than the average income of females, which is $78,722. The income inequality in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.498, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
32,288
Women
46.3%
37,459
Men
53.7%

The workforce of Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI in 2023 was 69,747 people, with 46.3% woman, and 53.7% men.

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Occupations

69.7k
2023 Value
0.0847%
1 Year growth
± 0.0847%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 0.0847%, from 69.7k employees to 69.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, are Other managers (3,021 people), Mechanical engineers (2,636 people), and Registered nurses (1,750 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

69.7k
2023 Value
0.0847%
1 Year growth
± 0.0847%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 0.0847%, from 69.7k employees to 69.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, are Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (10,617 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,525 people), and Construction (4,090 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$84,154
Median earning men ± $3,920
$42,917
Median earning women ± $2,049

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($119,831), Wholesale Trade ($111,518), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($100,515).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($250,001), Manufacturing ($83,486), and Public Administration ($65,234).

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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.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin 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

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (48.3%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Jill Stein (0.788%)
    Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Gary Peters
Senator from Michigan2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Elissa Slotkin
Senator from Michigan1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

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

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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.

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Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.521% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.432% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI in 2023 were Bachelors Degree (32.8k), Some college (22.6k), and High School or Equivalent (20.7k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI was $365,100 in 2023, which is 1.2 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $345,100 to $365,100, a 5.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI is 86.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 28.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$365,100
Median Property Value 2023
±$5,256
$45,677
Median Property Taxes
±$1,359

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Rent vs Own

86.2%
Homeownership
2023
64.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 86.2% of the housing units in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 85.6%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$116,518
Median Household Income
± $3,369
53k
Number of Households
± 1,596

In 2023, the median household income of the 53k households in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI grew to $116,518 from the previous year's value of $111,400.

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Wage Distribution

0.498
2023 Wage GINI in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI
0.5
2022 Wage GINI in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI

In 2023, the income inequality in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI was 0.498 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.312% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (75.7%)
  2. Worked At Home (17.2%)
  3. Carpooled (5.42%)

In 2023, 75.7% of workers in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17.2%) and those who carpooled to work (5.42%).

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Commute Time

28.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI have a longer commute time (28.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.44% of the workforce in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

4.68% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI (6.53k out of 140k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI is White, followed by Two Or More 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.

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Health

97.4% of the population of Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 64.4% on employee plans, 7.15% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 0.361% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1,276 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.32% increase from the previous year (1,235 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1246 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 297 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,276 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,276 patients per year. This represents a 3.32% increase from the previous year (1,235 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.1% under 18 years, 16.8% between 18 and 34 years, 42.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

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Uninsured People

2.56%
Uninsured
64.4%
Employer Coverage
7.15%
Medicaid
13.3%
Medicare
12.2%
Non-Group
0.361%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI declined by 14.7% from 3% to 2.56%.

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