Oakland County, Michigan Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Oakland County, Michigan
Oakland County, Michigan Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
1,279,825
Median Age
41.3
Male Median
40.1
Female Median
42.6
Oakland County, Michigan Population Growth

Oakland County, Michigan Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +6.6%%.
+6.6%% Growth
Oakland County, Michigan Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Oakland County, Michigan Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.3 | 1,279,825 |
| 2023 | 41.2 | 1,272,294 |
| 2022 | 41.1 | 1,272,264 |
| 2021 | 41.0 | 1,271,983 |
| 2020 | 41.0 | 1,255,340 |
| 2019 | 40.9 | 1,253,185 |
| 2018 | 40.9 | 1,250,843 |
| 2017 | 41.0 | 1,241,860 |
| 2016 | 40.9 | 1,235,215 |
| 2015 | 40.8 | 1,229,503 |
| 2014 | 40.7 | 1,220,798 |
| 2013 | 40.5 | 1,213,406 |
| 2012 | 40.2 | 1,207,097 |
| 2011 | 39.9 | 1,202,625 |
| 2010 | 39.5 | 1,201,113 |
Oakland County, Michigan Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.1% |
| 5–17 | 15.1% |
| 18–24 | 7.8% |
| 25–34 | 13.6% |
| 35–54 | 26.0% |
| 55–64 | 13.9% |
| 65+ | 18.4% |
Dependency Ratios for Oakland County, Michigan
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 62.9
- Youth Dependency:
- 33.0
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 29.9
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Oakland County, Michigan
The median age in Oakland County, Michigan is 41.3 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Oakland County, Michigan is 1,279,825.
In Oakland County, Michigan, seniors (ages 65+) make up 18.4% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Oakland County, Michigan is aging.