Royal Oak, Michigan Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Royal Oak, Michigan is 57,880 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 22nd-largest city in Michigan. The median household income is $95,182, the median home value is $305,900, and the median age is 36.9.
The population has grown 1.7% since 2010 (57,260 → 58,251).
57,880
Population
4908
People / sq mi
$95,182
Median Income
$305,900
Median Home Value
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Royal Oak covers 11.8 sq mi of land at 4908 people per square mile.
About Royal Oak, MI
Remote work is unusually prominent in Royal Oak: 24.2% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. Royal Oak is a city in Michigan with a population of 57,880. It ranks #22 among cities in Michigan by population.
The typical household here earns about $95,182, above the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US cities: a poverty rate of just 2.3%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $305,900, with typical rent around $1,335.
Royal Oak is among the best-educated US cities: 62.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 24.2% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Royal Oak — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Royal Oak city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Royal Oak city had a population of 57,260 in 2010 and 58,251 in 2024, a 1.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 59,374 in 2017. Average annual growth rate: 0.13%.
58,251
Population (2024)
57,260
Population (2010)
59,374
Peak (2017)
0.13%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 57,260 |
| 2011 | 57,697 |
| 2012 | 58,139 |
| 2013 | 58,562 |
| 2014 | 58,763 |
| 2015 | 58,750 |
| 2016 | 59,226 |
| 2017 | 59,374 |
| 2018 | 59,356 |
| 2019 | 59,277 |
| 2020 | 58,056 |
| 2021 | 57,861 |
| 2022 | 57,724 |
| 2023 | 57,836 |
| 2024 | 58,251 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$95,182
Median Household Income
$63,040
Per Capita Income
2.3%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$305,900
Median Home Value
$1,335
Median Rent
66.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.5%
High School+
62.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
69.8%
Public Transit
24.2%
Work From Home
24.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
16.4%
Foreign Born
92.7%
Non-English at Home
3.7%
Veterans
9.8%
With Disability
97.4%
Health Insurance
96.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 22.4% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 19.1% |
| Manufacturing | 19.0% |
| Information | 10.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.7% |
| Retail Trade | 2.8% |
| Construction | 2.5% |
| Public Administration | 2.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.9% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Royal Oak, Michigan has a population of 57,880 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 22nd-largest city in Michigan.
The median household income in Royal Oak, Michigan is $95,182, with 2.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Royal Oak, Michigan is $305,900, with median monthly rent at $1,335 and a homeownership rate of 66.4%.
The median age in Royal Oak, Michigan is 36.9 years. The population is 51.0% male and 49.0% female.
The population has grown 1.7% since 2010 (57,260 → 58,251).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.