Okemos, Michigan Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Okemos, MI Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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B
Income Around average
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A+
Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Okemos | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,794 | 10,068,405 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1575.1 | 104.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.02% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 31.4 | 40.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 10,401 | 4,073,089 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Okemos grew by 32.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 26,794 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Okemos is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 32.0% of residents. That is 10.8 points above Michigan as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 8,566 32.0% +10.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,960 18.5% -2.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,986 18.6% -1.9 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,453 12.9% -5.4 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Michigan, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.3% of the people living in Okemos and men 49.7%.
- Women 50.3% Michigan 50.5%
- Men 49.7% Michigan 49.5%
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Economy
Okemos has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Okemos | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $94,605 | $72,977 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.70% | 4.60% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Okemos is about 30% higher than in Michigan.
Housing
| Metric | Okemos | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $168,664 | $138,713 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,326 | $1,129 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 55.2% | 73.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Okemos is about 10.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,326 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Okemos spend about 34 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 140 hours, about 5.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Okemos | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.8 | 21.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 33.7 | 42.6 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 140 | 178 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,350 | $5,509 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 24.8% | 13.5% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 15,238 | 8,204 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,426 | 1,585 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Okemos is 17 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Michigan.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Okemos has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Okemos | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 61.9% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.55 | 2.42 | 2.53 |
Health
Okemos has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Okemos | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.6 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.1% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.0% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
Okemos, MI Compared With Nearby Cities
How Okemos, MI compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okemos, MI | 26,794 | $94,605 #1/2 | $168,664 #1/2 | 16.8 min #2/2 |
| East Lansing, MI | 44,400 | $44,970 | $73,853 | 15.6 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Okemos, Michigan.
How big is Okemos, Michigan by population?
About 26,794 people live in Okemos, Michigan, in 10,401 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 31.4, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 6 years.
How densely populated is Okemos, Michigan?
Averaged over its land area, Okemos, Michigan has 1,575 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 18 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Okemos, Michigan?
The median home costs 1.8 times the median household income ($168,664 against $94,605), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,326 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Okemos, Michigan?
Unemployment in Okemos, Michigan is only 3.1%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Okemos, Michigan have a college degree?
61.9% of adults in Okemos, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 6 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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