Oakland County, Michigan
Located in Michigan, Oakland County has a population of 1,279,825 residents and a median age of 41.3 years, making it the #33 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 7.7%. The median home value is $343,600, and the median household income is $97,760, which is 30% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Industry of Employment
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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Oakland County, 51.0% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 51.5% above the national average, ranking #88 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Oakland County is 79.1 years. 12.0% of adults report poor or fair health and 4.7% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
12.3% of adults in Oakland County smoke , 29.7% are obese , and 19.8% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 18.6 per 100,000.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Oakland County is 3.7 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 11.9 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 5.7 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
9.5% of children in Oakland County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 4.8 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 6.3 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Oakland County is 83.3%. The mean commute time is 28.5 min, which is 3.2% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Oakland County voted Democratic with a margin of 10.5%. The vote was 54.3% Dem / 43.8% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.6 toward Republicans .
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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.