Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Oakland County, MI

The map below shows majority race by area in Oakland County, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Oakland County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Oakland County, MI map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Oakland County overall is white, making up 69.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 14.4%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the south places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:

Race in Oakland County
Race
Oakland County, MI Population
White
69.3%
Hispanic
4.2%
Black
14.4%
Asian
8.0%
Native American
0.2%
Other
4.0%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Oakland County, MI Population
White
69.3%
Hispanic
4.2%
Black
14.4%
Asian
8.0%
Native American
0.2%
Other
4.0%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Oakland County, MI

The map below shows diversity in Oakland County. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the county would both be considered lacking diversity.

Oakland County, MI map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Oakland County Diversity Score

79

With a diversity score of 79 out of 100, Oakland County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Oakland County's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Oakland County.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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