Royal Oak, MI Demographics

A map of Royal Oak's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	46,537	49,324	80.3%	84.7%
Black	3,464	2,097	6.0%	3.6%
Multiracial	2,889	2,467	5.0%	4.2%
Hispanic	2,680	2,140	4.6%	3.7%
Asian	2,008	1,880	3.5%	3.2%
Native American/Other	372	303	0.6%	0.5%

Royal Oak, Michigan has an estimated population of 57,950, a less than 1% change from the 58,211 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.3% White, 6.0% Black, 5.0% Multiracial, 4.6% Hispanic, 3.5% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Royal Oak, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Royal Oak has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Royal Oak, that probability was 27.7% in 2020 and 34.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Royal Oak is ranked the 22nd 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). Royal Oak was ranked the 22nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Royal Oak's White Population

46,537 residents of Royal Oak, or 80.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Royal Oak is higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Royal Oak ranks 548th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Royal Oak's White population has declined by an estimated 5.7%. White residents' share of Royal Oak's population has decreased from 84.7% to 80.3%.

Royal Oak is more White than neighboring Madison Heights (78.2% White). Royal Oak is less White than neighboring Clawson (84.8% White), Huntington Woods (93.6% White), Berkley (85% White), and Pleasant Ridge (87.6% White).

Royal Oak's Black Population

3,464 residents of Royal Oak, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Royal Oak is lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Royal Oak ranks 131st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Royal Oak's Black population has grown by an estimated 65.2%. Black residents' share of Royal Oak's population has increased from 3.6% to 6.0%.

Royal Oak is more Black than neighboring Clawson (3.7% Black), Huntington Woods (0.3% Black), Berkley (2.2% Black), and Pleasant Ridge (1.2% Black). Royal Oak is less Black than neighboring Madison Heights (7.8% Black).

Royal Oak's Asian Population

2,008 residents of Royal Oak, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Royal Oak is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Royal Oak ranks 50th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Royal Oak's Asian population has grown by an estimated 6.8%. Asian residents' share of Royal Oak's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Royal Oak is more Asian than neighboring Clawson (2.6% Asian), Huntington Woods (2.3% Asian), Berkley (1% Asian), and Pleasant Ridge (2.1% Asian). Royal Oak is less Asian than neighboring Madison Heights (6.5% Asian).

Royal Oak's Hispanic Population

2,680 residents of Royal Oak, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Royal Oak is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Royal Oak ranks 317th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Royal Oak's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Royal Oak's population has increased from 3.7% to 4.6%.

Royal Oak is more Hispanic than neighboring Clawson (4.5% Hispanic), Huntington Woods (1.1% Hispanic), Berkley (3.8% Hispanic), and Madison Heights (2.2% Hispanic). Royal Oak is less Hispanic than neighboring Pleasant Ridge (4.8% Hispanic).

Royal Oak's Native American/Other Population

372 residents of Royal Oak, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Royal Oak is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Royal Oak ranks 522nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Royal Oak's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 22.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Royal Oak's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Royal Oak is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clawson (0.2% Native American/Other), Huntington Woods (0% Native American/Other), and Pleasant Ridge (0.2% Native American/Other). Royal Oak is less Native American/Other than neighboring Berkley (1.5% Native American/Other), and Madison Heights (1% Native American/Other).

Royal Oak's Multiracial Population

2,889 residents of Royal Oak, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Royal Oak is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Royal Oak ranks 346th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Royal Oak's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 17.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Royal Oak's population has increased from 4.2% to 5.0%.

Royal Oak is more Multiracial than neighboring Clawson (4.1% Multiracial), Huntington Woods (2.7% Multiracial), Pleasant Ridge (4.2% Multiracial), and Madison Heights (4.4% Multiracial). Royal Oak is less Multiracial than neighboring Berkley (6.4% 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.