Okemos, MI Demographics

A map of Okemos's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	16,183	16,277	61.3%	64.8%
Asian	5,141	5,044	19.5%	20.1%
Multiracial	2,044	1,221	7.7%	4.9%
Hispanic	1,686	1,146	6.4%	4.6%
Black	933	1,285	3.5%	5.1%
Native American/Other	409	148	1.5%	0.6%

Okemos, Michigan has an estimated population of 26,396, an increase from the 25,121 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.3% White, 19.5% Asian, 7.7% Multiracial, 6.4% Hispanic, 3.5% Black, and 1.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Okemos, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Okemos has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Okemos, that probability was 53.3% in 2020 and 57.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Okemos is ranked the 46th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. 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 was ranked the 50th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Okemos's White Population

16,183 residents of Okemos, or 61.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Okemos is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Okemos ranks 684th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okemos's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Okemos's population has decreased from 64.8% to 61.3%.

Okemos is less White than neighboring Haslett (75.7% White), East Lansing (71.5% White), Bath (90.4% White), Mason (84.3% White), and Williamston (93.9% White).

Okemos's Black Population

933 residents of Okemos, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Okemos is lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Okemos ranks 111th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okemos's Black population has declined by an estimated 27.4%. Black residents' share of Okemos's population has decreased from 5.1% to 3.5%.

Okemos is more Black than neighboring Bath (1.1% Black), and Williamston (0% Black). Okemos is less Black than neighboring Haslett (4% Black), East Lansing (7.6% Black), and Mason (6.4% Black).

Okemos's Asian Population

5,141 residents of Okemos, or 19.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Okemos is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Okemos ranks 5th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okemos's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1.9%. Asian residents' share of Okemos's population has decreased from 20.1% to 19.5%.

Okemos is more Asian than neighboring Haslett (6.5% Asian), East Lansing (8.9% Asian), Bath (1.7% Asian), Mason (0.5% Asian), and Williamston (1.1% Asian).

Okemos's Hispanic Population

1,686 residents of Okemos, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Okemos is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Okemos ranks 230th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okemos's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 47.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Okemos's population has increased from 4.6% to 6.4%.

Okemos is more Hispanic than neighboring Bath (4.1% Hispanic), Mason (3.9% Hispanic), and Williamston (3.4% Hispanic). Okemos is less Hispanic than neighboring East Lansing (6.6% Hispanic).

Okemos's Native American/Other Population

409 residents of Okemos, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Okemos is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Okemos ranks 470th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okemos's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 176.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Okemos's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.5%.

Okemos is more Native American/Other than neighboring Haslett (0.3% Native American/Other), East Lansing (0.5% Native American/Other), Bath (0% Native American/Other), Mason (0.2% Native American/Other), and Williamston (0% Native American/Other).

Okemos's Multiracial Population

2,044 residents of Okemos, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Okemos is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Okemos ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okemos's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 67.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Okemos's population has increased from 4.9% to 7.7%.

Okemos is more Multiracial than neighboring Haslett (7% Multiracial), East Lansing (4.9% Multiracial), Bath (2.6% Multiracial), Mason (4.8% Multiracial), and Williamston (1.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.