City · Michigan
Wixom, Michigan
Wixom, city, in Oakland County, Michigan. Wixom had 17,313 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 17,193 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 17,295 (±40). GEOID 2688140.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
17,313
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 17,193 · ACS 2020-2024: 17,295 ±40
Median household income
$65,485
±$5,288 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$365,200
±$16,908 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,035
±$36 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Wixom and what county is it in?
Wixom is a city in Oakland County, Michigan. It covers 9.1 square miles of land, 1,881 residents per square mile in 2020.
Wixom is in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Wixom, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 17,313 people lived in Wixom on July 1, 2025, up 0.7% since 2020, in line with Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 17,193 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 17,295 (±40).
| Measure | Wixom | Oakland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 17,295 ±40 | 1,279,825 | +3,393 |
| Households | 8,720 ±323 | 530,460 | +2,435 |
| Average household size | 1.98 ±0.07 | 2.39 | −0.23 |
| Housing units | 8,849 ±342 | 561,348 | +2,266 |
Wixom's population since 2000
From 13,263 in 2000 to 17,313 in 2025: up 30.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Wixom as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
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 Wixom?
The median resident of Wixom is 35.5 years old; 15.4% are under 18 and 14.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 67.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 12.4%. 17.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Wixom | Oakland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.5 ±1.1 | 41.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 15.4% ±2.3 pts | 20.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.1% ±1.8 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Male | 47.9% ±2.2 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.3% ±1.8 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 67.7% ±4.5 pts | 68.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.4% ±2.6 pts | 12.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 9.1% ±2.8 pts | 8.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.7% ±1.9 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 17.1% ±3.4 pts | 13.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 19.5% ±4.1 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.5% ±1.4 pts | 4.4% | – |
| With a disability | 10.9% ±2.0 pts | 11.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.6% ±1.7 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.1% ±1.8 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 46.8% ±4.0 pts | 51.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.1% ±3.3 pts | 22.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.4% ±2.5 pts | 89.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±1.0 pts | 1.2% | – |
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 Wixom earn?
Half of Wixom's 8,720 households earn less than $65,485 a year (±$5,288), against $97,760 in Oakland County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $65,546 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wixom | Oakland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,485 ±$5,288 | $97,760 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $93,328 ±$6,153 | $134,116 | – |
| Per capita income | $47,610 ±$2,950 | $56,696 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.9% ±2.3 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.9% ±5.7 pts | 8.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.9% ±2.8 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% ±2.6 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.1% ±2.9 pts | 94.2% | – |
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 Wixom?
Owners occupy 42.5% of Wixom's occupied homes and renters 57.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $365,200 by its owner (±$16,908). The median renter pays $1,035 a month including utilities, and 35.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Wixom | Oakland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $365,200 ±$16,908 | $343,600 | +$58,388 |
| Median gross rent | $1,035 ±$36 | $1,376 | +$118 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.5% ±6.9 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,994 ±$124 | $1,998 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 42.5% ±2.5 pts | 72.7% | −6.3 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 57.5% ±2.5 pts | 27.3% | – |
| Housing units | 8,849 ±342 | 561,348 | +2,266 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.0% ±1.7 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 35.1% ±2.1 pts | 67.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4% ±1.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.3% ±1.1 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.7% ±1.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.8% ±2.2 pts | 5.3% | – |
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 many new homes is Wixom building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Wixom in 2025 (4 in single-family houses), 0.2 per 1,000 residents against 2.3 across Michigan.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Wixom work and get to work?
73.2% of Wixom's workers drive alone and 14.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.4%.
| Measure | Wixom | Oakland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 77.0% ±2.9 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% ±1.2 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.2% ±4.6 pts | 71.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.7% ±3.0 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.4% ±1.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.3% ±2.7 pts | 20.2% | +10.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.4 min ±1.8 | 25.8 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 Wixom?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Wixom (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $41,176 (Tract 1331.02) to $150,313 (Tract 1330.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1331.01Oakland County | 4,574 | $48,229 |
| Tract 1330.02Oakland County | 3,947 | $133,833 |
| Tract 1330.03Oakland County | 3,908 | $80,777 |
| Tract 1330.01Oakland County | 3,131 | $150,313 |
| Tract 1331.02Oakland County | 1,735 | $41,176 |
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 Wixom) · Census block assignment files
How does Wixom compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Wixom is the 2,174th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 58th-most populous of 533 in Michigan.
Wixom ranks 840th of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 58th | 533 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 612th | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 155th | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 840th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 229th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 121st | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 500th | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 571st | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 127th | 1,350 |
| Median age | 1,211th | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,343rd | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 268th | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 656th | 1,356 |
Wixom's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
Every place in Michigan, sortable · Compare Wixom with other places
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 Wixom?
10 of the 57 figures for Wixom 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 Wixom 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' public schools in Wixom.