Census-designated place · Michigan
Okemos, Michigan
Okemos, census-designated place, in Ingham County, Michigan. Okemos had 26,396 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,007). GEOID 2660340.
Residents, 2020-2024
26,396
±1,007 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 25,121
Median household income
$102,612
±$12,341 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$359,200
±$11,186 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,298
±$94 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Okemos and what county is it in?
Okemos is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Ingham County, Michigan. It covers 16.9 square miles of land, 1,490 residents per square mile in 2020.
Okemos is in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Okemos lies mostly within Meridian Charter Township and reaches into Alaiedon Township and Williamstown Township, towns or townships with their own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Okemos, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Okemos's population at 26,396 (±1,007). The 2020 Census counted 25,121 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Okemos is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Okemos | Ingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 26,396 ±1,007 | 283,913 | +2,255 |
| Households | 10,016 ±505 | 117,096 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.60 ±0.12 | 2.27 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,998 ±550 | 126,232 | +792 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Okemos?
The median resident of Okemos is 34.0 years old; 23.0% are under 18 and 14.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 61.3%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 19.5%. 22.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Okemos | Ingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.0 ±2.7 | 33.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.0% ±2.1 pts | 19.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.2% ±1.1 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Male | 49.9% ±2.4 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.4% ±1.7 pts | 8.7% | +3.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 61.3% ±3.0 pts | 66.6% | −6.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±1.4 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 19.5% ±3.0 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.7% ±2.1 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 22.1% ±3.4 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 27.1% ±4.1 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.6% ±0.9 pts | 4.7% | – |
| With a disability | 7.3% ±1.3 pts | 13.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.5% ±0.8 pts | 4.9% | −2.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.7% ±0.9 pts | 93.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 72.7% ±2.9 pts | 41.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 40.5% ±3.3 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 80.4% ±2.9 pts | 81.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.0% ±1.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Okemos earn?
Half of Okemos's 10,016 households earn less than $102,612 a year (±$12,341), against $65,526 in Ingham County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $96,733 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Okemos | Ingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $102,612 ±$12,341 | $65,526 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $147,413 ±$12,016 | $89,065 | – |
| Per capita income | $56,396 ±$4,548 | $37,723 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.5% ±2.4 pts | 16.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.9% ±4.1 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.4% ±1.8 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% ±1.0 pts | 95.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.2% ±2.7 pts | 90.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Okemos?
Owners occupy 59.2% of Okemos's occupied homes and renters 40.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $359,200 by its owner (±$11,186). The median renter pays $1,298 a month including utilities, and 41.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Okemos | Ingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $359,200 ±$11,186 | $198,800 | +$59,895 |
| Median gross rent | $1,298 ±$94 | $1,084 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.1% ±6.4 pts | 44.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,261 ±$95 | $1,501 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.2% ±3.7 pts | 59.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.8% ±3.7 pts | 40.5% | – |
| Housing units | 10,998 ±550 | 126,232 | +792 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.8% ±4.0 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.8% ±3.1 pts | 60.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 14.7% ±3.0 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.3% ±1.5 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.9% ±2.5 pts | 8.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Okemos work and get to work?
62.3% of Okemos's workers drive alone and 23.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.9%.
| Measure | Okemos | Ingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.2% ±2.7 pts | 64.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% ±1.1 pts | 6.2% | −2.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 62.3% ±4.8 pts | 66.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.7% ±1.7 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.0% ±2.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Walked | 2.4% ±1.1 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 23.6% ±3.9 pts | 17.3% | +18.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.4 min ±1.8 | 20.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Okemos?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Okemos, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $50,717 (Tract 49.02) to $156,094 (Tract 50.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 49.02Ingham County | 5,475 | $50,717 |
| Tract 49.04Ingham County | 4,813 | $129,412 |
| Tract 50.04Ingham County | 4,420 | $107,912 |
| Tract 50.03Ingham County | 4,564 | $128,750 |
| Tract 50.02Ingham County | 3,895 | $156,094 |
| Tract 49.03Ingham County | 2,641 | $98,438 |
| Tract 43.01Ingham County | 4,468 | $59,750 |
| Tract 43.02Ingham County | 2,593 | $16,936 |
| Tract 56Ingham County | 2,919 | $94,042 |
| Tract 57Ingham County | 5,236 | $125,034 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Okemos) · Census block assignment files
How does Okemos compare with other places in Michigan?
Okemos ranks 141st of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 79th | 1,356 |
| Residents per square mile | 220th | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 141st | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 100th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 127th | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 182nd | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 341st | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17th | 1,350 |
| Median age | 1,262nd | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,261st | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 52nd | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 1,161st | 1,356 |
Okemos's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Okemos?
6 of the 57 figures for Okemos on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Okemos are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.