Oakland County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26125 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,279,825 | — | #33 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $97,760 | +30.1% | #185 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.3 years | +6.2% | #1,713 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $343,600 | +21.9% | #448 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,376 | +18.3% | #334 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% | -38.6% | #325 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Oakland County has a population of 1,279,825, making it the #33 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Oakland County is $97,760, ranking #185 out of 3,222 counties — 30.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.7% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Oakland County is $343,600 (+21.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,376/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.7%.
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96.2% of residents in Oakland County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.9% above the national rate.
About Oakland County, Michigan
Oakland County, Michigan has a total population of 1,279,825, making it the 33rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Oakland County is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Oakland County is $97,760, which ranks #185 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Oakland County is $343,600, 21.9% above the national median. Renters in Oakland County pay a median gross rent of $1,376 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Oakland County, 51.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 51.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.5 min.
Oakland County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 68.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (12.7%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (8.5%).
All data for Oakland County, Michigan comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.