Lake Orion, Michigan
Lake Orion: village in Michigan, United States.
About
Lake Orion is a village located in the county of Oakland in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,973 and a population density of 2,287 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,191 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Lake Orion
| Population | 3,191 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| County | Oakland County |
| Postal code | 48362 |
| Area | 1.3 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.7845,-83.2397 |
| Altitude | 984 feet / 300 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Detroit |
| Local time | 10:41:38 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 2,455 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.33% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 66℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Lake Orion is located at 42°47'4"N 83°14'23"W (42.7844800, -83.2396600).
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Weather
66°F
Partly Sunny
14 mph ENE
Wednesday
Partly sunny. High near 66, with temperatures falling to around 63 in the afternoon. East northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Lake Orion increased by 7.33% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,973 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,067 | 3.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,109 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,122 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,127 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,123 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,128 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,122 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,157 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,189 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,191 | 0.06% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,049 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 8,012 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,300 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,006 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.4% |
| White only, percent : | 90.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 89.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 422 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 8.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 86.2% |
Lake Orion zip code is 48359.
County name: Oakland, County
fips: 26125
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 86.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $200,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,558 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $593 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,282 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,418 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.34 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 87.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 10,476 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 269,161 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $33,469 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $68,110 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $38,563 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 3.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 572 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 346 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 183 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 52 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 480 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 55 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 476 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,691.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.71 |
People born in Lake Orion (11)
People born in Lake Orion, including actress Cynthia Watros, ice hockey player Troy Milam, drag racer Della Woods, .
More notable people
- Jamie Milam (American ice hockey player) he was born in 13/05/1984
- Jim Marleau (Michigan politician) he was born in 01/01/1947
- Raymond Plouhar (United States Marine) he was born in 26/05/1976
- Danny Dries (American ice hockey player) he was born in 12/04/1988
- Jeff Heath (American football player) he was born in 14/05/1991
- Rod Taylor (American ice hockey player) he was born in 01/12/1966
- Nicole Curtis (American television host) she was born in 20/08/1976
- Drew Maynard he was born in 01/01/1989
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lake Orion, MI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 171571 | Oakland University | Rochester Hills (MI) | 48309-4401 |
Nearby Transit Stations (17)
Rail and bus stations connected to Lake Orion, MI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PNT | Pontiac Transportation Center | 51000 Woodward Avenue | RAIL |
| TRM | Troy Transit Center | 1201 Doyle Drive | RAIL |
| BMM | Birmingham, Michigan | 449 South Eton St. | RAIL |
| LPE | Lapeer station | 73 Howard St. | RAIL |
| ROY | Royal Oak station | 202 South Sherman Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Lake Orion.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Orion Post Office | Lake Orion (MI) | 48361 |
Other cities in Oakland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Oakland County , MI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington Hills | 80,017 | The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan. |
| Waterford | 75,737 | Charter township in Oakland county, Michigan |
| Rochester Hills | 74,111 | A city in Oakland County, Michigan. |
| Southfield | 72,174 | A city in Oakland County, Michigan. |
| Royal Oak | 58,963 | The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan. |
| Pontiac | 58,911 | The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan. |
| Oak Park | 29,752 | City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States |
| Madison Heights | 29,633 | City in Oakland County, Michigan, USA |
| Auburn Hills | 24,880 | City in Oakland County, Michigan |
| Birmingham | 21,312 | City in Michigan |
| Ferndale | 20,198 | Town in Humboldt County, California, United States |
| Hazel Park | 16,209 | City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States |
| Berkley | 15,277 | Suburb of Detroit in Oakland County, Michigan |
| Wixom | 14,086 | City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Rochester | 13,201 | City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States |
| South Lyon | 11,846 | City in southwestern Oakland County in the U. |
Distance to Other Cities
Lake Orion distances to largest Michigan cities