Oakland County's estimated 2026 population is 1,326,992 with a growth rate of 1.15% 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 10.3% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White (70.56%)
Black or African American (13.02%)
Asian (8.2%)
Two or more races (6.54%)
Other race (1.5%)
Native American (0.15%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 897,702 | 70.56% |
| Black or African American | 165,635 | 13.02% |
| Asian | 104,287 | 8.2% |
| Two or more races | 83,181 | 6.54% |
| Other race | 19,137 | 1.5% |
| Native American | 1,932 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 420 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
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 |
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