Demographics & People — Royal Oak, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 57,880 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~58,100 |
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| Median Age | 36.9 |
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| Total Households | 29,351 |
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| Family Households | 12,801 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.96 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 47,688 |
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| Black or African American | 3,629 |
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| Asian | 2,302 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,721 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 12,035 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 9,638 |
| Irish | 9,176 |
| Other groups | 8,895 |
| English | 7,777 |
| Polish | 7,564 |
| Italian | 4,568 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,551 |
| French (except Basque) | 2,500 |
| Scottish | 2,049 |
Language
| English Only | 50,937 |
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| Spanish | 876 |
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| Population 5+ | 54,947 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,753 |
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| Population 18+ | 49,577 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 27.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Royal Oak, Michigan.
