Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI

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2021 Population

157,091

0.0675% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

37.4

1.63% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

16.7%

1.91% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$54,944

4.53% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$164,000

5.94% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

76,471

2.48% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI had a population of 157k people with a median age of 37.4 and a median household income of $54,944. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI grew from 156,985 to 157,091, a 0.0675% increase and its median household income grew from $52,561 to $54,944, a 4.53% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (54.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (22.9%), White (Hispanic) (6.47%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.86%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.2%).

16.2% 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.

93.7% 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 (4,697 degrees awarded in 2021), Marketti Academy of Cosmetology (50 degrees), and Port Huron Cosmetology College (34 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI was $164,000, 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 24.6 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.

United States Michigan

Population & Diversity

Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI is home to a population of 157k people, from which 93.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.88% of Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (15.5k people).

In 2021, there were 2.38 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (85.6k people) in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 36k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10.2k 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 (12,930 households), Hmong (1,493 households), and Hindi (1,233 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

79,700

Women

50.5%

77,983

Men

49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 157,683 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

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

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Citizenship

93.7%

2021 Citizenship

93.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.7% of Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, 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)
85.6k ± 2.08k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
36k ± 1.66k
White (Hispanic)
10.2k ± 1.14k

12.8%

Hispanic Population

20.1k people

12.8% of the people in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI are hispanic (20.1k 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
4,917 ± 1,695 people
India
2,586 ± 1,238 people
Iraq
722 ± 658 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI was Mexico, the natal country of 4,917 Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI residents, followed by India with 2,586 and Iraq with 722.

Foreign-Born Population

9.88%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

15.5k people

10.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

15.8k people

As of 2021, 9.88% of Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI residents (15.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI was 10.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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
12,930 households (8.8%)
Hmong
1,493 households (1.02%)
Hindi
1,233 households (0.839%)

16.2% 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 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI was Spanish. 8.8% 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
1,933 ± 320
Gulf War (2001-)
931 ± 293
Gulf War (1990s)
926 ± 259

Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.08 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI employs 76.5k people. The largest industries in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI are Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (8,479 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,702 people), and Construction (4,486 people), and the highest paying industries are National security & international affairs ($131,932), Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($109,948), and Management of companies & enterprises ($109,444).

Males in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,481. The income inequality in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.461, 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

76.5k

2021 Value

2.48%

1 Year growth

± 2.48%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 2.48%, from 74.6k employees to 76.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI, are Mechanical engineers (2,547 people), Janitors & building cleaners (2,147 people), and Other assemblers and fabricators (1,905 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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

76.5k

2021 Value

2.48%

1 Year growth

± 2.48%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 2.48%, from 74.6k employees to 76.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI, are Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (8,479 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,702 people), and Construction (4,486 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

$42,378

Median earning men ± $1,394

$31,117

Median earning women ± $885

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($72,667), Public Administration ($69,415), and Manufacturing ($62,016).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($55,179), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,455), and Manufacturing ($40,537).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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 $217B, followed by Machinery ($58.2B) and Mixed freight ($51.2B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$667B

2020 Value in Michigan

$1.16T

Projected 2050 Value in Michigan

74% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $667B. This is expected to increase 74% 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
$37.2B
Indiana
$33.2B
Texas
$31.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $37.2B, followed by Indiana with $33.2B and Texas and $31.6B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%).

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 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (47.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.09%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator 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 Representative Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 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 2021, universities in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI awarded 4,787 degrees. The student population of Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 7,270 male students and 10,045 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI are White (3,446 and 76.2%), followed by Black or African American (320 and 7.08%), Asian (260 and 5.75%), and Hispanic or Latino (186 and 4.11%).

The largest universities in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI by number of degrees awarded are Oakland University (4,697 and 98.1%), Marketti Academy of Cosmetology (50 and 1.04%), and Port Huron Cosmetology College (34 and 0.71%).

The most popular majors in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI are Registered Nursing (458 and 9.57%), Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (285 and 5.95%), and Mechanical Engineering (222 and 4.64%).

The median tuition cost in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI for a public four year colleges is $15,135 for in-state students and $24,735 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 92.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 17,315 (42% men and 58% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 17,315 students enrolled in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI, 42% men and 58% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,967 records, of which 58.5% were women and 41.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
458 degrees awarded
Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences
285 degrees awarded
General Psychology
162 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI was Registered Nursing with 458 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
4,697 degrees awarded
Marketti Academy of Cosmetology
50 degrees awarded
Port Huron Cosmetology College
34 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Oakland University with 4,697 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,855 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI, which is 0.633 times less than the 2,932 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,446 degrees mean that there were 10.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 320 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

Public, 4-year or above ($15,135) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($798) 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 2021, 0.63% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.577% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (38.5k), Some college (32.3k), and Bachelors Degree (20k).

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 $164,000 in 2021, which is 0.67 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $154,800 to $164,000, a 5.94% increase. The homeownership rate in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI is 57.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 24.6 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 $54,944. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI was Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $127,747, followed by Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $106,562 and $104,027.

Housing

Property

$164,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,601

$38,158

Median Property Taxes

±$1,345

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

2021

62.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 57.9% of the housing units in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 57.9%.

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 2021, 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 $127,747, followed by Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $106,562 and $104,027.

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.

$54,944

Median Household Income

± $1,777

66k

Number of Households

± 2,000

In 2021, the median household income of the 66k households in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI grew to $54,944 from the previous year's value of $52,561.

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

0.461

2021 Wage GINI in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI

0.459

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

In 2021, the income inequality in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI was 0.461 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.495% growth from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021

Drove Alone (78.4%)
Carpooled (11.4%)
Worked At Home (6.82%)

In 2021, 78.4% of workers in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.4%) and those who worked at home (6.82%).

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

24.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI have a shorter commute time (24.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.3% 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

16.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI (25.7k out of 154k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

90.9% of the population of Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 45.6% on employee plans, 22.7% on Medicaid, 11.3% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 0.729% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1246 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.58% decrease from the previous year (1266 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1294 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 332 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

1,246 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,246 patients per year. This represents a 1.58% decrease from the previous year (1,266 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.1% under 18 years, 24.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.13%

Uninsured

45.6%

Employer Coverage

22.7%

Medicaid

11.3%

Medicare

10.4%

Non-Group

0.729%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI grew by 4.44% from 8.75% to 9.13%.

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.