Royal Oak, MI Demographics
A map of Royal Oak's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 49,324 | 84.7% |
Multiracial | 2,467 | 4.2% |
Hispanic | 2,140 | 3.7% |
Black | 2,097 | 3.6% |
Asian | 1,880 | 3.2% |
Native American/Other | 303 | 0.5% |
Royal Oak, Michigan had a population of 58,211 in 2020. It was 84.7% White, 3.6% Black, 3.2% Asian, 3.7% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Royal Oak, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 745 places in Michigan, Royal Oak is the 22nd 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).
Royal Oak's White Population
49,324 residents of Royal Oak identify as White, or 84.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Royal Oak larger than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Royal Oak is ranked #547 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Royal Oak is more White than neighboring Madison Heights (76% White). Royal Oak is less White than neighboring Clawson (88.1% White), Huntington Woods (92% White), Berkley (88.2% White), and Pleasant Ridge (88.9% White).
Royal Oak's Black Population
2,097 residents of Royal Oak identify as Black, or 3.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Royal Oak slightly less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Royal Oak is ranked #129 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Royal Oak is more Black than neighboring Clawson (1.6% Black), Huntington Woods (0.7% Black), Berkley (2.2% Black), and Pleasant Ridge (1.6% Black). Royal Oak is less Black than neighboring Madison Heights (7.7% Black).
Royal Oak's Asian Population
1,880 residents of Royal Oak identify as Asian, or 3.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Royal Oak roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Royal Oak is ranked #50 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Royal Oak is more Asian than neighboring Clawson (2.1% Asian), Huntington Woods (1.2% Asian), Berkley (1.8% Asian), and Pleasant Ridge (1.2% Asian). Royal Oak is less Asian than neighboring Madison Heights (7% Asian).
Royal Oak's Hispanic Population
2,140 residents of Royal Oak identify as Hispanic, or 3.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Royal Oak roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Royal Oak is ranked #305 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Royal Oak is more Hispanic than neighboring Clawson (3.1% Hispanic), Huntington Woods (2.3% Hispanic), Berkley (2.9% Hispanic), Pleasant Ridge (2.9% Hispanic), and Madison Heights (3.6% Hispanic).
Royal Oak's Native American/Other Population
303 residents of Royal Oak identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Royal Oak roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Royal Oak is ranked #501 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Royal Oak is more Native American/Other than neighboring Berkley (0.3% Native American/Other), and Pleasant Ridge (0.2% Native American/Other). Royal Oak is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clawson (0.6% Native American/Other), Huntington Woods (0.6% Native American/Other), and Madison Heights (0.7% Native American/Other).
Royal Oak's Multiracial Population
2,467 residents of Royal Oak identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Royal Oak roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Royal Oak is ranked #346 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Royal Oak is more Multiracial than neighboring Huntington Woods (3.3% Multiracial). Royal Oak is less Multiracial than neighboring Clawson (4.5% Multiracial), Berkley (4.5% Multiracial), Pleasant Ridge (5.2% Multiracial), and Madison Heights (5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.