{"id":317356,"date":"2026-05-15T15:26:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T15:26:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/317356\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T15:26:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T15:26:19","slug":"the-ups-and-downs-of-population-in-cities-and-townships-across-oakland-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/317356\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ups and Downs of Population in Cities and Townships Across Oakland County"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Ups and Downs of Population in Cities and Townships Across Oakland County<\/p>\n

(Kurt Metzger, May 15, 2026)<\/p>\n

Oakland County, MI \u2013\u00a0The Census Bureau released mid-decade population estimates on May 14 for all cities, villages and townships across the country.\u00a0 Oakland County\u2019s population gain between 2024 and 2025 is reflected by the fact that 35 communities[1]<\/a> gained population between 2024 and 2025, while 12 lost population, and 4 showed no change.<\/p>\n

I wanted to look at the halfway point of the decade and see where things stand. Today\u2019s chart lists the 51 communities in order of population change between the 2020 Census and the 2025 estimate.\u00a0 In this case we find that 27 communities have gained population over the 5-year period, while 24 communities have lost population.<\/p>\n

While the chart speaks for itself, allow me to list a few highlights.<\/p>\n

The largest increase was seen in Lyon township, an increase almost double that of second place Commerce Township.
\nTownships dominated the population gainers, except for Waterford and Southfield Townships.
\nCities that gained population included Auburn Hills, Troy, Rochester Hills, Novi, and Pontiac.
\nThe greatest losses were experienced by some of the larger inner ring suburbs \u2013 Farmington Hills, Royal Oak, Oak Park, and Southfield.<\/p>\n

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While Oakland County continues to lead the state in population growth, the population trends across the county are showing a push toward more sprawl as the northern and western townships show renewed growth.\u00a0 Inner-ring suburbs, on the other hand, are, for the most part, showing stability, with infilled single- and multi-family developments continuing.\u00a0 The City of Detroit\u2019s third year in a row of population growth is good news for the region, and for the near-in suburbs that benefit from a strong central city.<\/p>\n

[1]<\/a> This report covers the 51 cities and townships in Oakland County.\u00a0 There are, in addition, 10 villages that are incorporated within townships.\u00a0 I will look at those 10 in a follow-on post.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\"\"For\u00a0 stories about voter turnout rates, dog licensing statistics, population trends, and other interesting numbers, visit the Data-Based Stories Archives on Oakland County Times<\/a>. Thanks to Data Expert Kurt Metzger for this work!\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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