Voter Turnout in Oakland County Communities in Nov. 4, 2025 Election
The November 2025 election is in the books and it is time to look at turnout.
Number of Births Decline in Oakland County, While Age of Women Giving Birth Increases
Women are having children later in life and there are numerous contributing factors to modern-day delays in parenthood.
Video: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Welcomes Baby Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnakes
Between shrinking populations, dwindling habitat, and their shy nature around humans, Eastern Massasauga sightings are considered a rare delight.
Michigan’s Population Continues to Age Faster than the Nation
In fact, the number of states and counties where older adults outnumber children is on the rise, especially in sparsely populated areas
Oakland County Cities and Townships See Population Gains According to Census Update
Oakland County’s gain was distributed across ALL 51 cities and townships.
Hate Crimes Town Hall Focused Not Just on Prosecution, But on Prevention
These are messaging crimes, and we need to send a message back.
Data Shows Ratio of Men to Women at Each Age
The US Census Bureau has released its 2024 U.S. population estimate by single years of age and gender.
MML#4 – The Future of Recycling and Waste Management in Michigan
What does the future hold for recycling in Michigan?
Enrollment Declines Hit 24 Out of 28 Oakland County School Districts
As can be seen in the accompanying chart, the largest losers (over 1,000 students) showed some geographic diversity…
Oakland County Population Experiences Largest Year-to-Year Growth in Decades, Driven by Immigration
Today the Bureau is releasing their 2024 population estimates for the nation’s counties and metropolitan areas.
Point in Time Counts Show Homelessness in Oakland County and Region
The charts below track homeless counts over the last 10 years in the tr-county area – Total Homeless and Homeless Children
Fourteen Oakland County Cities Get Marijuana Tax Revenue
Fourteen Oakland County communities will share almost $3 million ($2,911,434) in FY24 revenue collected from the 10% recreational marijuana excise tax.
Divorce Trends in Oakland County and Across the Country
I have now gone back to look at the “flipside” of marriage – divorce.
Data Shows Impact of Immigration on Michigan’s Population
December’s release of state population estimates demonstrated the importance of Immigrants to Michigan’s population growth.
As State Mulls Over License Fee, A Look Marriage Data in Michigan & Oakland County
The proposed fee prompted us to take a look at marriage trends from the 1960s to today.
Trump or Harris – How Oakland County Cities and Townships Voted
The range goes from a high of 93.3 percent to a low of 29.0 percent, showing the wide range of opinions in the suburbs.
Voter Turnout Across Oakland County Communities in 2024 Election
The chart below ranks turnout for each of the 51 municipalities (village residents are included in their townships) in the county.
Data Shows How 3rd and 4th Grade Test Scores Vary Among Demographic Groups
Third grade reading proficiency represents an inflection point – setting a child on-track for high-school graduation and life success.
Students Missing School: What the Data in Oakland County Shows about Chronic Absenteeism
The effect of poverty, or “economic disadvantage,” is particularly clear when it comes to school attendance.
Voter Turnout Down in Every Oakland County Community, See How Your City / Township Did
The chart below shows the turnout, ranked across the 51 Oakland County communities.