Dogs of Ferndale: A Data-Based Look at Most Popular Names and Breeds
Our inaugural community of interest will be the City of Ferndale, which has 1,374 licensed pooches.
A Look at Migration – Population Shifts Between Oakland and Other Counties
On the county level, we get the same two inflow and outflow tables, but this time it recognizes county-to-county flows.
Trends in Absentee Voting Across Oakland County Communities from 2018 to 2022
In order to judge the increase of absentee voting in Oakland County, I decided to compare the results of the just completed primary with those of the last Midterm Primary held in August of 2018
A Look at the Data: Housing Types and Home Ownership Rates Across Oakland County pt 3: Populations up to 9,999
A Look at the Data: Housing Types and Home Ownership Rates Across Oakland County pt 3: Populations up to 9,999 (Kurt Metzger, Aug. 9, 2022) Oakland County, MI – Housing is an essential element of community development. It impacts residents and governments, property values, local revenues, public services, and community stability. An examination of housing…
Voter Turnout Rates in Oakland County Communities, 2022 Primary
The only three communities that improved their turnouts were Rose, Addison and Milford townships.
Population Pyramids Show Generations of Change in Oakland County
In order to best understand the AGE REVERSAL that has occurred over this period, allow me to present the most obvious distinctions.
A Look at the Data: Housing Types and Home Ownership Rates Across Oakland County pt 2: Populations of 10,000 to 19,999
This article examines housing in communities with populations between 10,000 and 19,999.
Numbers in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb Show Relationship between Age and Diversity
For more stories about the Census and other interesting numbers, visit the Data-Base Stories Archives on Oakland County Times. Thanks to Data Expert Kurt Metzger for this work!
A Look at the Data: Housing Types and Home Ownership Rates Across Oakland County pt 1
In this article I look at two groupings: communities with populations greater than 50,000 population, and communities between 20,000 and 49,999 population.
Licensing Shows Which Breed is Tops in Pleasant Ridge, Most Popular Dog Names
Licensing is an important public safety issue as it ensures that the dogs residing in the community have current rabies vaccinations.
New Estimates Show 49 Oakland County Communities Lost Population Since the Census
The July 1, 2021 estimates have only 11 Oakland County communities gaining population…
U-Haul Stats Add Depth to Population Data, Show Cost to Move In and Out of Michigan
While my research on migration has depended heavily on Census and IRS data, I have found that data from major moving companies have both helped to support the trends reported by the government and to understand the reasons behind these trends.
A Look at the Data in Michigan’s 2020 Deaths
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has released data on deaths that occurred during 2020.
Population Gains And Losses: Where People Come From, And Where They Go
In comparing federal tax returns from year to year, IRS can determine who moved and where.
A Look at 2020 Voter Turnout and Absentee Trends
The percent of voters who voted absentee showed a much greater degree of variance, ranging from 80.2 percent in Huntington Woods to 52.0 percent in Groveland township.
2019 Oakland County Births Reach Lowest Total Since 1951
New data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) show that 12,899 babies were born to residents of Oakland County in 2019.
Election Analysis: Rejected Absentee Ballots, & How to Prevent Them in November
Oakland County had a slightly higher rejection rate of 1.7 percent of their total 261,890 absentee ballots.
Election Analysis: A Look at Absentee Ballots Across Oakland County Cities
Over two-thirds (77.0 percent) of the requested ballots were returned, and these returned ballots represented 70.8 percent of the total votes cast.
The Ups and Downs in Oakland County – 2019 Population Estimates Released
On Thursday of this week, the Census Bureau released its last set of population estimates until the 2020 Census results are released by July of 2021.
Voter Turnout in Oakland County – Where Does Your City Stand?
The perennial champ, Huntington Woods, did it once again with a 64.0 percent turnout. In fact, they had 5 of the top 7 performing precincts!