Okemos, MI Demographics

A map of Okemos's Population by Race

Okemos, Michigan had a population of 25,121 in 2020. It was 64.8% White, 5.1% Black, 20.1% Asian, 4.6% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Okemos, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 745 places in Michigan, Okemos is the 50th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Okemos's White Population

16,277 residents of Okemos identify as White, or 64.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Okemos slightly less than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Okemos is ranked #684 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Okemos is less White than neighboring Haslett (75.9% White), East Lansing (69.8% White), Bath (88.2% White), Mason (86.6% White), and Williamston (88.6% White).

Okemos's Black Population

1,285 residents of Okemos identify as Black, or 5.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Okemos slightly less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Okemos is ranked #111 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Okemos is more Black than neighboring Haslett (4.7% Black), Bath (1.4% Black), Mason (2.8% Black), and Williamston (0.8% Black). Okemos is less Black than neighboring East Lansing (12% Black).

Okemos's Asian Population

5,044 residents of Okemos identify as Asian, or 20.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Okemos larger than the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Okemos is ranked #5 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Okemos is more Asian than neighboring Haslett (7.7% Asian), East Lansing (8.8% Asian), Bath (1.2% Asian), Mason (1.3% Asian), and Williamston (1.1% Asian).

Okemos's Hispanic Population

1,146 residents of Okemos identify as Hispanic, or 4.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Okemos roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Okemos is ranked #222 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Okemos is more Hispanic than neighboring Bath (4.3% Hispanic), and Williamston (4% Hispanic). Okemos is less Hispanic than neighboring Haslett (6.2% Hispanic), East Lansing (5.2% Hispanic), and Mason (4.7% Hispanic).

Okemos's Native American/Other Population

148 residents of Okemos identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Okemos roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Okemos is ranked #435 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Okemos is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bath (0.5% Native American/Other), and Mason (0.5% Native American/Other). Okemos is less Native American/Other than neighboring Haslett (0.7% Native American/Other), East Lansing (0.7% Native American/Other), and Williamston (0.9% Native American/Other).

Okemos's Multiracial Population

1,221 residents of Okemos identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Okemos roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Okemos is ranked #219 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Okemos is more Multiracial than neighboring Haslett (4.8% Multiracial), East Lansing (3.5% Multiracial), Bath (4.4% Multiracial), Mason (4.1% Multiracial), and Williamston (4.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.