Oakland charter township, Michigan
Oakland charter township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Oakland charter township is a geographic entity located in Oakland County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 20,631. The land area covers 36.27 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 20,631 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.9 yrs | ±1.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 6,968 | ±251 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 7,178 | ±279 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,968 | ±251 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 210 | ±123 |
| Median Home Value | $588,900 | ±$29,207 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,189 | ±$392 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $166,538 | ±$14,596 |
| Per Capita Income | $77,205 | ±$6,195 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% | ±1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 550 | ±197 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3% | ±1.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 9,578 | ±471 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 97.4% | ±1.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 20,719 (2024)
ID: 128511
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
4393 COLLINS RD, ROCHESTER MI 48306-1619
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GUS Population: 1,296,888 (2024)
ID: 166606
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHIEF OF FISCAL SERVICES
2100 PONTIAC LAKE RD, WATERFORD MI 48328
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | STERLING HEIGHTS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | PONTIAC, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CLINTON TWP, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | ALMONT, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-07 | ALMONT, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | ROMEO, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | ARMADA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ARMADA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ARMADA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | PONTIAC, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rochester University
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College | 5.9 mi away | 800 West Avon Road, Rochester Hills, MI, 48307 |
2482182011
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ADDISON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.7 mi away | 1400 ROCHESTER ROAD, LEONARD, MI, 48367 |
(248) 628-7180
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Oakland University
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College | 6.3 mi away | 2200 North Squirrel Road, Rochester Hills, MI, 48309-4401 |
2483702100
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BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 5.0 mi away | 500 OLDE TOWNE ROAD, ROCHESTER, MI, 48307 |
(248) 650-7122
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Oakland Community College
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College | 8.2 mi away | 2900 Featherstone Road, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326-2845 |
2482324100
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EARLY LITERACY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 5.0 mi away | 500 OLDE TOWNNE ROAD, ROCHESTER, MI, 48307 |
(248) 650-7122
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Marketti Academy of Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 12.2 mi away | 4390 Dixie Hwy, Waterford, MI, 48329 |
2486186394
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ROCHESTER HILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.0 mi away | 500 OLDE TOWNE ROAD, ROCHESTER, MI, 48307 |
(248) 650-7122
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Walsh College
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College | 12.4 mi away | 3838 Livernois, Troy, MI, 48083-5066 |
2488231600
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ORION CENTER BRANCH
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 1335 JOSLYN ROAD, LAKE ORION, MI, 48360 |
(248) 693-6840
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PONTIAC WWTP, MI US, located 9.4 miles from Oakland charter township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.3° | 17.1° | 24.2° | 2.18" | 12.1" |
| February | 34.0° | 18.2° | 26.1° | 1.87" | 9.0" |
| March | 44.3° | 26.2° | 35.2° | 2.19" | 4.1" |
| April | 57.6° | 36.4° | 47.0° | 2.94" | 0.9" |
| May | 69.4° | 49.0° | 59.2° | 3.81" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.2° | 58.6° | 68.4° | 3.29" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.3° | 62.9° | 72.6° | 3.14" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.8° | 61.7° | 71.3° | 3.24" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.9° | 53.7° | 63.8° | 2.92" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.5° | 42.3° | 51.4° | 2.90" | 0.1" |
| November | 47.4° | 32.1° | 39.7° | 3.15" | 1.7" |
| December | 36.4° | 24.3° | 30.3° | 2.25" | 8.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester city | City | 4.9 mi | — |
| Lake Orion village | Village | 5.1 mi | — |
| Rochester Hills city | City | 6.2 mi | — |
| Oxford village | Village | 6.9 mi | — |
| Auburn Hills city | City | 7.1 mi | — |
| Leonard village | Village | 7.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2612559820. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.