Moving to Okemos, Michigan

About Okemos, Michigan
Okemos

Okemos ( OH-kə-məss) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Ingham County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population of the CDP was 25,121 at the 2020 census. Okemos is part of the urban area of Lansing–East Lansing, and is located nearby the campus of Michigan State University. Okemos is located mostly within Meridian Charter Township, with a small portion extending south into Alaiedon Township and east into Williamstown Township.

Okemos contains its own post offices with the 48805 and 48864 ZIP Codes, as well as its own school district, Okemos Public Schools, that also serves portions of the surrounding area.

Gender
Gender Okemos Michigan Country
Female 51% 50.8% 50.8%
Male 49% 49.2% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Okemos Michigan Country
Less than $10,000 8.4% 6.4% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.1% 4.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.7% 9.2% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.7% 9.6% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.2% 13.3% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.2% 18.2% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.9% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.9% 14.6% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 12.7% 5.9% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 13% 5.7% 8.3%
Education


Education Okemos Michigan Country
< 9th Grade 1% 2% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 1% 6% 7.0%
High School or GED 7% 29% 27.0%
Other College 10% 23% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 6% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 30% 18% 20.0%
Master's Degree 24% 9% 9.0%
Professional Degree 8% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 13% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Okemos Michigan Country
White 64.9% 74.5% 60.1%
African American 5.9% 13.5% 12.2%
American Indian 0.7% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 20.1% 3.2% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.3%
Multiracial 4.8% 2.9% 2.8%
Hispanic 3.6% 5.2% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity