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Population Review

Okemos, Michigan Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Okemos, Michigan is 25,503 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 47th-largest city in Michigan. The median household income is $97,603, the median home value is $336,800, and the median age is 35.4.

25,503

Population

1513

People / sq mi

$97,603

Median Income

$336,800

Median Home Value

Okemos covers 16.9 sq mi of land at 1513 people per square mile.

About Okemos, MI

Okemos is a city in Michigan with a population of 25,503. It ranks #47 among cities in Michigan by population. The median age is 35.4, younger than the national median. The population is 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

The median household income in Okemos is $97,603, above the US median of $74,580. 5.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $336,800, with monthly rent averaging $1,250. The homeownership rate of 60.1% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Okemos reflects 74.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 19.5% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 19.2 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White65.1%
Black or African American4.5%
Asian0.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$97,603

Median Household Income

$56,357

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$336,800

Median Home Value

$1,250

Median Rent

60.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

97.6%

High School+

74.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.5%

Drive Alone

66.4%

Public Transit

19.5%

Work From Home

19.2 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

20.1%

Foreign Born

70.8%

Non-English at Home

3.7%

Veterans

6.6%

With Disability

96.2%

Health Insurance

98.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management42.5%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate9.8%
Information9.2%
Manufacturing7.9%
Public Administration6.9%
Education, Health Care & Social Services5.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.9%
Construction2.0%
Retail Trade1.9%
Transportation & Warehousing1.3%
Agriculture & Mining0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Okemos, Michigan has a population of 25,503 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 47th-largest city in Michigan.

The median household income in Okemos, Michigan is $97,603, with 5.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Okemos, Michigan is $336,800, with median monthly rent at $1,250 and a homeownership rate of 60.1%.

The median age in Okemos, Michigan is 35.4 years. The population is 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.