Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Royal Oak, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

57,950

Median Agei

36.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.3%46,537

Black

6%3,464

Two or More

5%2,889

Hispanic/Latino

4.6%2,680

Asian

3.5%2,008

Other

0.6%348

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%24

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.2%529

High School Diploma

9.4%4,197

Some College (<1 yr)

5.2%2,329

Some College (1+ yr)

10.6%4,715

Associate's Degree

6.6%2,932

Bachelor's Degree

38.5%17,184

Master's Degree

17.9%7,999

Professional Degree

5.1%2,282

Doctorate

2.5%1,129

HS or Higher

97.1%

BA or Higher

64.1%

Graduate+

25.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$328,700

Median Renti

$1,381

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68%19,791

Renter-Occupied

32%9,319

Total Units

31,130

Homeownership

68%

Vacancy Rate

6.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.1%408

$50K–$100K

1.8%356

$100K–$150K

3.4%668

$150K–$200K

4.9%960

$200K–$300K

28.5%5,649

$300K–$500K

46.2%9,151

$500K–$1M

12.1%2,392

$1M+

1%207

Rent Distribution

Under $500

381

$500–$750

200

$750–$1,000

609

$1,000–$1,250

2,333

$1,250–$1,500

1,904

$1,500–$2,000

1,953

$2,000+

1,669

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%398

2010–2019

5.4%1,678

2000–2009

3.7%1,162

1990–1999

2.9%908

1980–1989

4.3%1,326

1970–1979

9.1%2,841

1960–1969

12.8%3,975

1950–1959

28.6%8,896

1940–1949

15.4%4,795

1939 or earlier

16.5%5,151

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.1%24,196

Electricity

14.4%4,182

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%361

No Fuel

0.6%171

Other

0.4%113

Coal

0.2%64

Wood

0%13

Fuel Oil

0%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$101,109

Mean Household Incomei

$128,805

Per Capita Incomei

$66,293

Poverty Ratei

6.2%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

37,320

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4%1,161

$10K–$15K

1.7%497

$15K–$20K

1.5%433

$20K–$25K

2.5%738

$25K–$30K

2.5%723

$30K–$35K

2.6%749

$35K–$40K

2.8%803

$40K–$45K

2.9%839

$45K–$50K

2.8%815

$50K–$60K

5.3%1,532

$60K–$75K

8%2,321

$75K–$100K

12.8%3,716

$100K–$125K

11.6%3,372

$125K–$150K

9.1%2,635

$150K–$200K

12.3%3,593

$200K+

17.8%5,183

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,7686.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

542

India

365

China

253

Mexico

247

United Kingdom

197

Philippines

104

Poland

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

35,348

Avg. Commutei

23.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

36,008

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,655(3.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.7%Insured

2.3%Uninsured