Population 37,586 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lake Orion
Household size in Lake Orion
| Period | Lake Orion | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.79 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.71 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
At 2.58 people per household, Lake Orion sits close to the national average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.72, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lake Orion
| Period | Lake Orion | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.5 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.6 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.7 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.0 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.5 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Lake Orion is 42.0 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 37.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lake Orion
| Period | Lake Orion | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Lake Orion: 5.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Lake Orion has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Michigan cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lake Orion
Renters in Lake Orion
| Period | Lake Orion | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 17.8% of households in Lake Orion rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 30.3% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 0.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lake Orion
| Period | Lake Orion | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Lake Orion: 6.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Lake Orion has a lower vacancy rate than most Michigan cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lake Orion
| Period | Lake Orion | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Lake Orion has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the southwest has the oldest housing. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only 32 have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lake Orion
| Period | Lake Orion | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $938 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $983 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,272 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,518 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$579 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in Lake Orion runs $1,518 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the Detroit area overall ($1,373). Rents are up $579 a month from 2006–10, a 62% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 28.8% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lake Orion
Bachelor's degrees in Lake Orion
| Period | Lake Orion | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.6% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.6% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.7% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 54.9% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.3 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Lake Orion: 54.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 12.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 32 of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lake Orion
| Period | Lake Orion | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.2% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.8% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.1% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.8% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Lake Orion: 96.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Lake Orion has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Michigan cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lake Orion
| Period | Lake Orion | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lake Orion runs below the national rate: 3.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 4.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lake Orion compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Orion | 2.58 | 42.0 | 5.9% | 17.8% | 6.0% | 1989 | $1,518 | 54.9% | 96.8% | 3.6% |
| Oxford | 2.73 | 40.2 | 8.0% | 11.6% | 7.6% | 1992 | $1,364 | 40.9% | 95.3% | 5.7% |
| Oakland | 3.16 | 40.1 | 6.7% | 4.2% | 4.0% | 1994 | $1,340 | 57.3% | 96.4% | 2.0% |
| Lake Angelus | 2.07 | 57.2 | 5.1% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1965 | $1,130 | 48.1% | 99.6% | 2.0% |
| Auburn Hills | 2.17 | 38.1 | 9.1% | 48.4% | 7.9% | 1987 | $1,599 | 51.0% | 93.1% | 5.6% |
| Clarkston | 2.69 | 43.5 | 8.2% | 19.4% | 6.1% | 1986 | $1,300 | 46.9% | 96.0% | 2.7% |
| Lakeville | 2.92 | 44.3 | 3.6% | 3.3% | 8.1% | 1986 | $1,146 | 47.3% | 95.1% | 3.0% |
| Rochester | 2.64 | 43.5 | 5.8% | 20.9% | 6.7% | 1988 | $1,766 | 71.4% | 98.4% | 2.8% |
| Pontiac | 2.52 | 37.6 | 20.6% | 53.3% | 11.5% | 1961 | $1,091 | 16.4% | 82.5% | 11.7% |
| Village of Clarkston | 2.37 | 52.5 | 5.1% | 30.9% | 9.5% | 1965 | $1,719 | 50.6% | 97.5% | 2.1% |
| Rochester Hills | 2.61 | 42.1 | 6.5% | 23.4% | 6.1% | 1985 | $1,809 | 61.1% | 96.7% | 4.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lake Orion. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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