Okemos, Michigan Population 2022
Okemos is a city located in Ingham County Michigan. Okemos has a 2020 population of 25,871. Okemos is currently growing at a rate of 1.47% annually and its population has increased by 2.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,121 in 2010.
The average household income in Okemos is $106,872 with a poverty rate of 14.50%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,060 per month, and the median house value is $264,300. The median age in Okemos is 34.5 years, 33.4 years for males, and 36.1 years for females.
Okemos Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Okemoswas:
- White: 67.68%
- Asian: 20.05%
- Black or African American: 6.15%
- Two or more races: 5.17%
- Native American: 0.66%
- Other race: 0.28%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,444 | 67.68% |
| Black or African American | 1,494 | 6.15% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 161 | 0.66% |
| Asian | 4,872 | 20.05% |
| Some Other Race | 67 | 0.28% |
| Two or More Races | 1,257 | 5.17% |
Okemos Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,668 | 2.47 | 59.5 |
| Married | 4,965 | 3.04 | 81.6 |
| Male | 136 | 3.35 | 47.1 |
| Female | 703 | 3.12 | 69.7 |
| Non Family | 3,864 | 1.59 | 29.6 |
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Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 70 | 0.47% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 155 | 1.04% |
| High School Graduate | 1,075 | 7.19% |
| Some College | 1,468 | 9.82% |
| Associates Degree | 844 | 5.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,547 | 30.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,783 | 45.40% |
Okemos Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Asian | 3,097 | 3,063 | 2,724 |
| White | 10,079 | 9,947 | 7,511 |
| Hispanic | 528 | 500 | 373 |
| 2+ Races | 505 | 501 | 346 |
| Black | 715 | 707 | 420 |
| Native American | 113 | 90 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
$58,826
Average Earnings
$74,858
Average Male
$44,701
Average Female
Okemos Language by Age
Okemos Language
75.25% of Okemos residents speak only English, while 24.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 13.62% of the population.
Okemos Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,458 | 657 | 45.06% |
| Multiple | 1,245 | 205 | 16.47% |
| Native | 161 | 23 | 14.29% |
| White | 15,361 | 1,977 | 12.87% |
| Asian | 4,858 | 509 | 10.48% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 865 | 105 | 12.14% |
14.50%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.48%
Male Poverty Rate
14.52%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Okemos
The race most likely to be in poverty in Okemos is Black, with 45.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Okemos is Hispanic, with 12.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.14%.
Okemos Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.2%
Male Marriage Rate
51.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Okemos Married by Age and Sex
Okemos Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Okemos Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 677 | 5.14% |
| Native American | 24 | 19.67% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.32% |
Okemos Veterans by Education
6.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
66.1%
Labor Force Participation
63.3%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
53.86%
Born in Okemos
77.78%
Native Born
22.22%
Foreign Born
11.68%
Non Citizen
10.55%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
77.78% of Okemos residents were born in the United States, with 53.86% having been born in Michigan. 11.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21,369 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 21,744 | 375 | 1.75% |
| 2012 | 22,119 | 375 | 1.72% |
| 2013 | 22,494 | 375 | 1.70% |
| 2014 | 22,869 | 375 | 1.67% |
| 2015 | 23,244 | 375 | 1.64% |
| 2016 | 23,619 | 375 | 1.61% |
| 2017 | 23,994 | 375 | 1.59% |
| 2018 | 24,369 | 375 | 1.56% |
| 2019 | 24,744 | 375 | 1.54% |
| 2020 | 25,121 | 377 | 1.52% |
| 2021 | 25,496 | 375 | 1.49% |
| 2022 | 25,871 | 375 | 1.47% |