Addison, Oakland County, Michigan Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Addison, Michigan, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Addison, Michigan. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Addison, Michigan. The estimated population of Addison, Michigan is 6,301 people, with a median age of 46.2.

We can look at the total population in Addison over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,301
-4.25% -3.11%
2020
6,581
+0.2%
-
2019
6,568
+0.06%
-
2018
6,564
+0.94%
-
2017
6,503
- -

Population of Addison, Michigan by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
97.4%
97.1%
+0.31%
Black/African American
0.5%
1.2%
-58.33%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
0.9%
0.3%
+200.00%
Asian
0.9%
0.2%
+350.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.2%
1.2%
-83.33%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Addison, Michigan by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.2 +1.54% 45.2 +2.49% 47 +1.29%
2020 45.5 -2.57% 44.1 +0.92% 46.4 -6.07%
2019 46.7 +2.64% 43.7 +1.63% 49.4 +3.13%
2018 45.5 -5.6% 43 -7.53% 47.9 -1.84%
2017 48.2 - 46.5 - 48.8 -

The median age of Addison, Michigan gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 260 +49.2% 327 -38.11% 383 216
10 to 19 510 -5.81% 377 +60.02% 470 593
20 to 29 283 +12.71% 271 -26.56% 299 199
30 to 39 335 -11.28% 294 +3.88% 294 297
40 to 49 475 -16.02% 436 +13.45% 385 466
50 to 59 688 -20.82% 685 -9.76% 551 620
60 to 69 411 +12.34% 444 -9.96% 455 392
70+ 337 -8.9% 370 +8.75% 288 393

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Addison, Michigan is $95,211.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Addison.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $88,938.00
  • 45 to 64
    $108,485.00
  • 65 and over
    $62,708.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Addison, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Addison, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Addison, Michigan is currently $118,263.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

15.61% of households in Addison are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Addison against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.59%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    11.94%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.47%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.38%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.26%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.73%
  • $200,000 or more
    15.61%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Addison is $40,746.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Addison by the total population of Addison.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Addison, Michigan, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Addison to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    19.19%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31.98%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.17%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    32.85%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.82%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Addison that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Addison over the age of 16 is 5,057.

Of those people, a total of 65.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Addison is 61.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 418 62.40% 18.00%
20 to 24 years 249 86.70% 9.70%
25 to 29 years 249 88.00% 16.40%
30 to 34 years 263 79.80% 1.00%
35 to 44 years 590 73.70% 6.40%
45 to 54 years 1,140 83.60% 1.60%
55 to 59 years 620 79.70% 1.80%
60 to 64 years 527 68.30% 6.10%
65 to 74 years 489 30.10% 10.90%
75 years and over 512 2.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Addison. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 4,956 65.50% 6.00%
Black or African American 29 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 54 88.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 7 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 11 72.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 39 79.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,926 65.40% 6.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Addison as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Addison is 3,112, with median earnings of $43,709.00.

Women in Addison, Michigan earning approximately 56.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,112 $43,709.00
Male 1,676 $57,611.00
Female 1,436 $32,664.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 402 $95,625.00
Business and Financial 160 $53,438.00
Computer and Mathematical 55 $83,688.00
Architecture and Engineering 210 $133,889.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 7 $0.00
Legal 36 $147,500.00
Educational and Library 148 $41,563.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 78 $68,125.00
Healthcare Practitioners 171 $52,022.00
Healthcare Support 61 $20,625.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 30 $38,750.00
Law Enforcement 19 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 96 $9,643.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 178 $23,644.00
Personal Care and Service 103 $20,573.00
Sales 330 $32,554.00
Office and Administrative Support 392 $28,293.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 31 $30,250.00
Construction and Extraction 179 $20,536.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 59 $59,650.00
Production 242 $49,872.00
Transportation and Material Moving 63 $23,917.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 302 $96,667.00 100 $51,875.00
Business and Financial 41 $33,750.00 119 $53,906.00
Computer and Mathematical 22 $90,500.00 33 $83,438.00
Architecture and Engineering 179 $135,815.00 31 $96,375.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 10 $0.00 26 $188,750.00
Educational and Library 32 $40,000.00 116 $41,563.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 47 $94,875.00 31 $32,969.00
Healthcare Practitioners 32 $82,188.00 139 $51,287.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 61 $20,625.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 28 $0.00 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 9 $0.00 87 $14,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 113 $24,640.00 65 $2,499.00
Personal Care and Service 11 $0.00 92 $20,000.00
Sales 191 $31,094.00 139 $33,288.00
Office and Administrative Support 68 $33,214.00 324 $28,049.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 31 $30,250.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 179 $20,536.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 59 $59,650.00 0 $0.00
Production 217 $53,438.00 25 $28,036.00
Transportation and Material Moving 50 $25,000.00 13 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,152 households in Addison, with an average household size of 2.9 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,653 families in Addison with an average family size of 3.26 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,468 91 94 499
Average Household Size 3.31 2.92 3.48 1.55
Total Families 1,468 91 94 0
Average Household Size 3.3 2.64 3.29 0

Poverty

Of the 1,653 families in Addison, 1.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Addison:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,253 housing units in Addison, Michigan.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,152 95.52%
Vacant 101 4.48%

5.28% of the total 2,253 housing units in Addison are rental units. This is approximately 119 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,015 are occupied by the owner - or 89.44% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Addison is $898.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Addison that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    18
  • Less than $500
    18
  • $500 to $999
    71
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    30
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Addison is $340,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Addison that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    9
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    81
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    120
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    165
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    435
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    834
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    371
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Addison. The chart below shows the number of properties in Addison that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    290
  • 1940 to 1949
    98
  • 1950 to 1959
    97
  • 1960 to 1969
    154
  • 1970 to 1979
    363
  • 1980 to 1989
    293
  • 1990 to 1999
    537
  • 2000 to 2009
    354
  • 2010 to 2013
    67
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Addison that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    131
  • 1 vehicle available
    354
  • 2 vehicles available
    960
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    707

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Addison get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Addison that commute to work in a particular way.

31.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Addison.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    56
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    185
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    108
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    196
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    563
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    202
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    471
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    266
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    232
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    301
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    220
  • 90 or more minutes
    81

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Addison, Michigan in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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