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Oakland County, Michigan
Oakland County, Michigan. Oakland County had 1,288,337 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.1% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). It holds 62 places (41 cities, villages and boroughs and 21 towns and townships) and 350 census tracts. GEOID 26125.
Oakland County is one of the 6 counties of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,288,337
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,274,395 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,279,825
Median household income
$97,760
±$1,268 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$343,600
±$2,730 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,376
±$14 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
How many people live in Oakland County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 1,274,395 residents in Oakland County. The Census Bureau estimates 1,288,337 for July 1, 2025, up 1.1% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 1,279,825 over 867 square miles of land.
| Measure | Oakland County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,279,825 | 10,077,761 | +26,640 |
| Households | 530,460±1,718 | 4,076,369 | +25,875 |
| Average household size | 2.39±0.01 | 2.42 | −0.07 |
| Housing units | 561,348±263 | 4,622,236 | +21,606 |
Oakland County's population since 2000
From 1,194,156 in 2000 to 1,288,337 in 2025: up 7.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Oakland County?
Oakland County holds 62 places: 41 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 21 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Troy with 88,733 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Troy | 87,294 | $120,045 |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington Hills | 83,986 | $104,836 |
| Southfield | 76,618 | $68,166 |
| Rochester Hills | 76,300 | $120,694 |
| Waterford Charter Township | 70,565 | $77,101 |
| Novi | 66,243 | $110,723 |
| West Bloomfield Charter Township | 65,888 | $125,453 |
| Pontiac | 61,606 | $44,329 |
| Royal Oak | 58,211 | $101,109 |
| Bloomfield Charter Township | 44,253 | $162,788 |
| Commerce Charter Township | 43,058 | $113,148 |
| Orion Charter Township | 38,206 | $118,801 |
| Independence Charter Township | 36,686 | $114,699 |
| White Lake Charter Township | 30,950 | $94,985 |
| Oak Park | 29,560 | $71,510 |
| Madison Heights | 28,468 | $69,503 |
| Auburn Hills | 24,360 | $84,375 |
| Lyon Charter Township | 23,271 | $146,354 |
| Oxford Charter Township | 22,419 | $114,076 |
| Birmingham | 21,813 | $153,510 |
| Oakland Charter Township | 20,067 | $166,538 |
| Ferndale | 19,190 | $94,640 |
| Highland Charter Township | 19,172 | $96,574 |
| Wixom | 17,193 | $65,485 |
| Milford Charter Township | 17,090 | $109,657 |
| Brandon Charter Township | 15,384 | $93,523 |
| Berkley | 15,194 | $116,239 |
| Hazel Park | 14,983 | $67,073 |
| Southfield Township | 14,886 | $184,531 |
| Springfield Charter Township | 14,703 | $110,101 |
| Rochester | 13,035 | $111,750 |
| Holly Township | 12,006 | $75,276 |
| South Lyon | 11,746 | $92,467 |
| Farmington | 11,597 | $97,750 |
| Clawson | 11,389 | $88,636 |
| Beverly Hills | 10,584 | $177,412 |
| Walled Lake | 7,250 | $72,055 |
| Milford | 6,520 | $105,713 |
| Huntington Woods | 6,388 | $190,150 |
| Addison Township | 6,256 | $110,574 |
| Rose Township, Oakland County | 6,188 | $107,262 |
| Holly | 5,997 | $64,305 |
| Groveland Township | 5,912 | $105,959 |
| Wolverine Lake | 4,544 | $92,247 |
| Bloomfield Hills | 4,460 | $189,942 |
| Lathrup Village | 4,088 | $109,893 |
| Oxford | 3,492 | $83,611 |
| Northville | 6,119 | $145,530 |
| Franklin | 3,139 | $194,079 |
| Lake Orion | 2,876 | $101,318 |
| Keego Harbor | 2,764 | $64,896 |
| Pleasant Ridge | 2,627 | $171,125 |
| Royal Oak Charter Township | 2,374 | $47,679 |
| Orchard Lake Village | 2,238 | $206,667 |
| Sylvan Lake | 1,723 | $106,429 |
| Ortonville | 1,376 | $98,839 |
| Bingham Farms | 1,124 | $244,618 |
| Village of Clarkston | 928 | $93,452 |
| Leonard | 377 | $76,875 |
| Lake AngelusGEOID 2644440 | 287 | $216,908 |
| Novi TownshipGEOID 2612559460 | 160 | $145,833 |
| Fenton | 12,050 | $80,000 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Oakland County?
The median resident of Oakland County is 41.3 years old; 20.3% are under 18 and 18.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 68.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 12.7%. 13.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Oakland County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3±0.1 | 40.2 | +0.4 |
| Under 18 years | 20.3% | 21.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.4%±0.1 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.0% | 5.9% | +0.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 68.2%±0.1 pts | 72.4% | −3.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.7%±0.2 pts | 13.1% | −0.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 8.5%±0.1 pts | 3.4% | +1.1 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8%±0.2 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.3%±0.3 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 16.0%±0.3 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.4%±0.1 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 11.5%±0.3 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.8%±0.2 pts | 4.9% | −0.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.1%±0.2 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 51.0%±0.5 pts | 32.4% | +3.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 22.2%±0.4 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
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 Oakland County earn?
Half of Oakland County's 530,460 households earn less than $97,760 a year (±$1,268), against $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $98,084 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Oakland County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $97,760±$1,268 | $72,875 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $134,116±$1,238 | $98,700 | – |
| Per capita income | $56,696±$470 | $40,735 | +$1,771 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.7%±0.3 pts | 13.2% | −0.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.5%±0.8 pts | 17.6% | −1.5 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.7%±0.3 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.2%±0.3 pts | 90.5% | – |
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 Oakland County?
Owners occupy 72.7% of Oakland County's occupied homes and renters 27.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $343,600 by its owner (±$2,730). The median renter pays $1,376 a month including utilities, and 36.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Oakland County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $343,600±$2,730 | $231,600 | +$44,911 |
| Median gross rent | $1,376±$14 | $1,129 | +$47 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.6%±1.1 pts | 41.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,998±$17 | $1,569 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.7%±0.4 pts | 73.2% | +1.7 pts |
| Housing units | 561,348±263 | 4,622,236 | +21,606 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.4%±0.6 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.7%±0.4 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.8%±0.2 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.3%±0.2 pts | 14.6% | – |
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 Oakland County building?
Builders took permits for 2,023 new housing units across Oakland County in 2025 (1,730 single-family), 1.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Oakland County get to work?
71.3% of Oakland County's workers drive alone and 20.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Oakland County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.3%±0.3 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8%±0.3 pts | 5.7% | +0.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 71.3%±0.5 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.9%±0.3 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.1 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 20.2%±0.4 pts | 13.5% | +15.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.8 min±0.2 | 24.2 min | −1.1 min |
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 are Oakland County's census tracts?
Oakland County is divided into 350 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $19,272 (Tract 1422) to $250,000 or more (Tract 1374).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Oakland County compare with Michigan's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 2nd of 83 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 40th of 83 |
| Residents per square mile | 3rd of 83 |
| Median household income | 3rd of 83 |
| Median home value | 4th of 83 |
| Median gross rent | 2nd of 83 |
| Poverty rate | 81st of 83 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3rd of 83 |
| Median age | 61st of 83 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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