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Oakland County

State:
Michigan
County Seat:
Pontiac

Oakland County's estimated 2025 population is 1,269,228 with a growth rate of -0.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Oakland County is the 2nd largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 1,203,125 and has seen a growth of 5.49% since that time.

1,269,228
Total Population
1,464
Population Density (mi²)
2
Population Rank (State)
-599 -0.05%
Annual Population Growth

Oakland County Population

Oakland County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Oakland County includes 70.56% White, 13.02% Black or African American, 8.2% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Asian

Two or more races

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White897,70270.56%
Black or African American165,63513.02%
Asian104,2878.2%
Two or more races83,1816.54%
Other race19,1371.5%
Native American1,9320.15%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4200.03%

Oakland County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Oakland County's average per capita income is $63,583. Household income levels show a median of $95,296. The poverty rate stands at 7.69%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$143,942$181,672
Families$125,653$161,657
Households$95,296$130,332
Non Families$55,636$76,068

$63,583

Average Income

$95,296

Median Household Income

7.69%

Poverty Rate