Oakland County, Michigan
County
Overview
- County Name
- Oakland County
- State
- Michigan
- FIPS Code
- 26125
- State FIPS
- 26
- County FIPS
- 125
Geography
- Land Area
- 867.40 sq mi
- Water Area
- 39.84 sq mi
- Total Area
- 907.24 sq mi
- Latitude
- 42.660452
- Longitude
- -83.384210
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 1,201,522
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 951,117
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 1,149,880 | 95.7% |
| Hispanic | 51,643 | 4.3% |
| White | 874,660 | 72.8% |
| Black | 162,713 | 13.5% |
| Asian | 69,913 | 5.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,412 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 386 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4,677 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 918,544 | 96.6% |
| Hispanic | 32,578 | 3.4% |
| White | 711,925 | 74.9% |
| Black | 140,437 | 14.8% |
| Asian | 57,119 | 6.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7,018 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 267 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 3,259 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 1,279,825
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $110,640
- Poverty Rate
- 7.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 98,004
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 885,044 | 69.2% |
| Black | 164,389 | 12.8% |
| Asian | 109,982 | 8.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 977,819
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 607,220 | 62.1% |
| Republican | 262,597 | 26.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 108,002 | 11.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 468,716 | 47.9% |
| Female | 509,069 | 52.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 622,216 | 63.6% |
| Hispanic | 34,514 | 3.5% |
| Black | 104,137 | 10.6% |
| Asian | 39,522 | 4.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 624,768
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 63.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 421,065 | 67.7% |
| Hispanic | 17,301 | 50.1% |
| Black | 54,219 | 52.1% |
| Asian | 21,665 | 54.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 288,002 | 61.4% |
| Female | 336,749 | 66.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 144,332 (15.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 469,718 (51.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 561,343
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $358,999
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,586
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 71.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 20.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.