Oakland County's estimated 2026 population is 1,294,125 with a growth rate of 0.45% 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 7.56% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.3 years
Female: 42.6 years
Male: 40.1 years
There are 1,020,491 adults, (235,056 of whom are seniors) in Oakland County.
Female: 647,667 (50.6%)
Male: 632,158 (49.4%)
The racial composition of Oakland County includes 69.15% White, 12.84% Black or African American, 8.59% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 885,044 | 69.15% |
| Black or African American | 164,389 | 12.84% |
| Asian | 109,982 | 8.59% |
| Two or more races | 96,559 | 7.54% |
| Other race | 21,387 | 1.67% |
| Native American | 2,045 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 419 | 0.03% |
Oakland County's average per capita income is $65,923. Household income levels show a median of $97,760. The poverty rate stands at 7.73%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $146,866 | $186,632 |
| Families | $128,793 | $166,679 |
| Households | $97,760 | $134,116 |
| Non Families | $57,626 | $78,277 |
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