Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI

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2020 Population

156,985

0.159% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

36.8

2.51% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

17%

6.77% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$52,561

2.74% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$154,800

5.59% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

74,622

0.111% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI had a population of 157k people with a median age of 36.8 and a median household income of $52,561. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI grew from 156,736 to 156,985, a 0.159% increase and its median household income grew from $51,159 to $52,561, a 2.74% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (55.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (23.4%), White (Hispanic) (6.92%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.75%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.23%).

15.7% of the households in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.4% of the residents in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI are Oakland University (4,744 degrees awarded in 2020), Marketti Academy of Cosmetology (44 degrees), and Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac (44 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI was $154,800, and the homeownership rate was 57.9%.

Most people in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI was 2 cars per household.

Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI borders Oakland County (West) PUMA, MI, Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI, and Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI.

Population & Diversity

Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI is home to a population of 157k people, from which 93.4% are citizens. As of 2018, 9.82% of Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (15.4k people).

In 2020, there were 2.35 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (86.4k people) in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 36.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10.9k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI are Spanish (12,209 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,317 households), and Hmong (1,310 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

80,017

Women

51%

77,015

Men

49%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 157,032 inhabitants, with 49% men, and 51% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

93.4%

2020 Citizenship

93.4%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 93.4% of Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI was 93.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
86.4k ± 1.89k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
36.8k ± 1.7k
White (Hispanic)
10.9k ± 921

11.6%

Hispanic Population

18.2k people

11.6% of the people in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI are hispanic (18.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,498 ± 1,623 people
India
2,748 ± 1,276 people
China
815 ± 699 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI was Mexico, the natal country of 4,498 Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI residents, followed by India with 2,748 and China with 815.

Foreign-Born Population

9.82%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

15.4k people

8.62%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

13.4k people

As of 2018, 9.82% of Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI residents (15.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI was 8.62%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
12,209 households (8.32%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,317 households (0.897%)
Hmong
1,310 households (0.892%)

15.7% of the households in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI was Spanish. 8.32% of the households in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,148 ± 250
Gulf War (1990s)
996 ± 266
Gulf War (2001-)
863 ± 282

Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.16 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI employs 74.6k people. The largest industries in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI are Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (8,115 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,685 people), and Construction (3,993 people), and the highest paying industries are National security & international affairs ($116,309), Nondepository credit & related activities ($113,563), and Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($109,443).

Males in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,208. The income inequality in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.459, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

36,606

Women

49.1%

38,016

Men

50.9%

The workforce of Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI in 2020 was 74,622 people, with 49.1% woman, and 50.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI.

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Occupations

74.6k

2020 Value

−0.111%

1 Year decline

± −0.111%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI declined at a rate of −0.111%, from 74.7k employees to 74.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI, are Mechanical engineers (2,264 people), Cashiers (1,958 people), and Janitors & building cleaners (1,893 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

74.6k

2020 Value

−0.111%

1 Year decline

± −0.111%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI declined at a rate of −0.111%, from 74.7k employees to 74.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI, are Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (8,115 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,685 people), and Construction (3,993 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,932

Median earning men ± $1,298

$28,954

Median earning women ± $2,095

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Manufacturing ($63,790), Public Administration ($63,500), and Wholesale Trade ($55,982).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($49,118), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,767), and Wholesale Trade ($39,716).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $193B, followed by Machinery ($56.5B) and Mixed freight ($49.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Michigan products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$638B

2020 Value in Michigan

$1.16T

Projected 2050 Value in Michigan

81.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $638B. This is expected to increase 81.2% to $1.16T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Michigan trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$35.1B
Texas
$34.4B
Indiana
$29.5B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $35.1B, followed by Texas with $34.4B and Indiana and $29.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Michigan shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Debbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI awarded 4,867 degrees. The student population of Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 7,977 male students and 10,762 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI are White (3,508 and 76.5%), followed by Black or African American (334 and 7.28%), Asian (232 and 5.06%), and Unknown (190 and 4.14%).

The largest universities in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI by number of degrees awarded are Oakland University (4,744 and 97.5%), Marketti Academy of Cosmetology (44 and 0.904%), and Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac (44 and 0.904%).

The most popular majors in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI are Registered Nursing (443 and 9.1%), Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (309 and 6.35%), and Mechanical Engineering (251 and 5.16%).

The median tuition cost in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI for a public four year colleges is $14,520 for in-state students and $24,735 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 81.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 18,739 (42.6% men and 57.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 18,739 students enrolled in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI, 42.6% men and 57.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 13,019 records, of which 57.5% were women and 42.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
443 degree-majors awarded
Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences
309 degree-majors awarded
Mechanical Engineering
182 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI was Registered Nursing with 443 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Oakland University
4,744 degrees awarded
Marketti Academy of Cosmetology
44 degrees awarded
Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac
44 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Oakland University with 4,744 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 1,891 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI, which is 0.635 times less than the 2,976 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,508 degrees mean that there were 10.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 334 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($20,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($890) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($784) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.504% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.641% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (37.2k), Some college (33.9k), and Bachelors Degree (19.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI was $154,800 in 2020, which is 0.674 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $146,600 to $154,800, a 5.59% increase. The homeownership rate in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI is 57.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 24.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI is $52,561. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI was Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $118,680, followed by Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $101,386 and $99,522.

Housing

Property

$154,800

Median Property Value 2020

±$2,749

$37,350

Median Property Taxes

±$1,346

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

57.9%

Homeownership

2020

63.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 57.9% of the housing units in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 56.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI was Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $118,680, followed by Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $101,386 and $99,522.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$52,561

Median Household Income

± $1,513

64.5k

Number of Households

± 1,950

In 2020, the median household income of the 64.5k households in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI grew to $52,561 from the previous year's value of $51,159.

The following chart displays the households in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.459

2020 Wage GINI in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI

0.457

2019 Wage GINI in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI

In 2020, the income inequality in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.489% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2018

Drove Alone (81.7%)
Carpooled (12.5%)
Worked At Home (3.06%)

In 2018, 81.7% of workers in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.5%) and those who worked at home (3.06%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI have a shorter commute time (24.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.18% of the workforce in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI (26.1k out of 153k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females < 5 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.3% of the population of Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 46% on employee plans, 21.9% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 0.896% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Michigan was $8,055 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,745).

Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1266 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.861% decrease from the previous year (1277 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1308 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 355 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Michigan, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,266 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,266 patients per year. This represents a 0.861% decrease from the previous year (1,277 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Michigan in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Michigan across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.4% under 18 years, 24.9% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.75%

Uninsured

46%

Employer Coverage

21.9%

Medicaid

11.4%

Medicare

11.2%

Non-Group

0.896%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI grew by 1.11% from 8.65% to 8.75%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.