Oakland County, Michigan Demographics 2026
Oakland County, Michigan has a population of 1,279,825, the 2nd most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $97,760 and the median home value is $343,600. The poverty rate is 7.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Oakland County Quick Facts
How Oakland County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,272,294 | 1,279,825 | +0.6% |
| Median household income | $95,296 | $97,760 | +2.6% |
| Median home value | $320,400 | $343,600 | +7.2% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Oakland County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 87,898 | $120,045 | 5.4% | $420,300 |
| Farmington Hills | 83,515 | $104,836 | 7.6% | $354,500 |
| Rochester Hills | 77,089 | $120,694 | 5.2% | $409,800 |
| Southfield | 76,236 | $68,166 | 10.3% | $236,200 |
| Novi | 66,717 | $110,723 | 5.4% | $421,900 |
| Pontiac | 62,104 | $44,329 | 24.4% | $121,700 |
| Royal Oak | 57,950 | $101,109 | 6.2% | $328,700 |
| Oak Park | 29,318 | $71,510 | 12.0% | $212,300 |
| Madison Heights | 28,419 | $69,503 | 10.8% | $199,100 |
| Auburn Hills | 25,105 | $84,375 | 11.1% | $245,000 |
| Birmingham | 21,763 | $153,510 | 5.1% | $698,300 |
| Ferndale | 19,190 | $94,640 | 9.0% | $247,700 |
| Wixom | 17,295 | $65,485 | 10.9% | $365,200 |
| Berkley | 15,149 | $116,239 | 4.5% | $316,700 |
| Hazel Park | 14,963 | $67,073 | 12.3% | $158,600 |
| Rochester | 12,934 | $111,750 | 4.2% | $473,200 |
| South Lyon | 11,950 | $92,467 | 4.0% | $294,600 |
| Fenton | 11,906 | $80,000 | 6.9% | $235,900 |
| Farmington | 11,504 | $97,750 | 4.8% | $297,200 |
| Clawson | 11,374 | $88,636 | 5.9% | $267,100 |
| Beverly Hills | 10,524 | $177,412 | 1.7% | $511,000 |
| Walled Lake | 7,299 | $72,055 | 10.4% | $224,200 |
| Milford | 6,487 | $105,713 | 7.6% | $363,700 |
| Huntington Woods | 6,328 | $190,150 | 2.2% | $473,900 |
| Holly | 5,964 | $64,305 | 8.5% | $192,300 |
| Wolverine Lake | 4,487 | $92,247 | 5.8% | $288,000 |
| Bloomfield Hills | 4,415 | $189,942 | 3.9% | $947,900 |
| Lathrup Village | 4,059 | $109,893 | 5.6% | $310,600 |
| Oxford | 3,474 | $83,611 | 9.9% | $347,800 |
| Lake Orion | 2,863 | $101,318 | 9.2% | $376,600 |
| Keego Harbor | 2,747 | $64,896 | 15.6% | $255,900 |
| Pleasant Ridge | 2,602 | $171,125 | 2.5% | $448,700 |
| Franklin | 2,554 | $194,079 | 2.8% | $774,900 |
| Orchard Lake Village | 2,238 | $206,667 | 8.6% | $737,000 |
| Sylvan Lake | 1,705 | $106,429 | 5.4% | $391,000 |
| Bingham Farms | 1,680 | $244,618 | 26.4% | $580,500 |
| Ortonville | 1,341 | $98,839 | 8.9% | $244,400 |
| Village of Clarkston | 874 | $93,452 | 2.2% | $457,800 |
| Leonard | 346 | $76,875 | 4.6% | $245,200 |
| Lake Angelus | 238 | $216,908 | 8.0% | $1,052,100 |
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Population Overview
Oakland County is located in Michigan with a total population of 1,279,825. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 40 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Oakland County is 41.3 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Oakland County is $97,760. This is 34% higher than the state median of $72,875. It is also 21% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.7%. This is 41% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $343,600. Housing costs are 48% higher than the state median of $231,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Oakland County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 12.7%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (8.6% vs 3.4%).
Education
51.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Oakland County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 57% higher than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.1%. Notably, 22.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Oakland County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Michigan and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Oakland County, Michigan?
Oakland County has a population of 1,279,825, making it the 2nd most populous county in Michigan.
What is the median income in Oakland County?
The median household income in Oakland County is $97,760 with a poverty rate of 7.7%.
How many cities are in Oakland County, Michigan?
Oakland County contains 40 Census-designated places.