Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak: The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
About
Royal Oak is a city located in the county of Oakland in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 57,236 and a population density of 1,875 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 58,963 inhabitants.
The city was created 135 years ago in 1890.
Quick Facts about Royal Oak
| Population | 58,963 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| County | Oakland County |
| Postal code | 48067, 48068, 48073 |
| Phone Area Codes | 248 |
| Area | 30.52 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.4895,-83.1447 |
| Altitude | 663 feet / 202 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1891 (135 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Detroit |
| Local time | 01:58:56 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 1,932 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.93% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 73℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Royal Oak is located at 42°29'22"N 83°8'41"W (42.4894800, -83.1446500).
Royal Oak map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Royal Oak increased by 2.93% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57,236 | - | census |
| 2011 | 57,697 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 58,139 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 58,562 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 58,763 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 58,750 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 59,226 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 59,374 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 59,356 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 59,277 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 58,963 | -0.53% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Royal Oak
1Detroit Zoo
8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067, United States View details
Phone: +12485415717 | Website available
2Starr Jaycee Park
1321 W 13 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073, United States View details
Phone: +12482463180 | Website available
3Arctic Ring of Life - Polar Bear & Seal
8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067, United States View details
Phone: +12485415717 | Website available
4Memorial Park
31050 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073, United States View details
Phone: +12482463180 | Website available
5Wagner Park
N Main St & Rochester Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067, United States View details
Phone: +12482463000 | Website available
Where to Stay in Royal Oak
1Hyatt Place Detroit / Royal Oak
422 N Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067, United States View details
Phone: +12485457030 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Royal Oak
1Royal Oak City Hall
203 S Troy St, Royal Oak, MI 48067 View details
Phone: +12482463000 | Website available
People born in Royal Oak (100)
People born in Royal Oak, including actor Christopher George, cinematographer Lisa Wiegand, ice dancer Meryl Davis, .
More notable people
- Sam Raimi (American film director, producer, writer and actor) he was born in 23/10/1959
- Bruce Campbell (American actor) he was born in 22/06/1958
- Chris Demetral (actor) he was born in 14/11/1976
- Charles C. Conley (American mathematician) he was born in 01/01/1933
- Charlie White (American ice dancer) he was born in 24/10/1987
- Brendan Benson (American musician and singer-songwriter) he was born in 14/11/1970
- Pat Mayer (American ice hockey player) he was born in 24/07/1961
- Dick Costolo (American businessman) he was born in 10/09/1963
- Ivan Raimi (American physician) he was born in 01/01/1956
- Alex Foster (American ice hockey player) he was born in 26/08/1984
- Dean Fertita (American musician) he was born in 06/09/1970
- Ben Dewar (American basketball player) he was born in 30/08/1981
- Scott Cunningham (U.S. writer about Wicca and the occult) he was born in 27/06/1956
- John Fedricks (American formula one driver) he was born in 11/04/1925
- John Lindberg (American musician) he was born in 16/03/1959
- Mark Beaufait (American ice hockey player) he was born in 13/05/1970
- Mark Mitera (American ice hockey player) he was born in 22/10/1987
- Terry Duerod (American basketball player) he was born in 29/07/1956
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Royal Oak, MI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 169503 | David Pressley School of Cosmetology | Royal Oak (MI) | 48067-3219 |
| 171997 | Ross Medical Education Center-Madison Heights | Madison Heights (MI) | 48071 |
| 451282 | Elevate Salon Institute | Royal Oak (MI) | 48073 |
| 169734 | Dorsey School of Business-Madison Heights | Madison Heights (MI) | 48071 |
| 247773 | Yeshiva Gedolah of Greater Detroit | Oak Park (MI) | 48237 |
Nearby Transit Stations (16)
Rail and bus stations connected to Royal Oak, MI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROY | Royal Oak station | 202 South Sherman Ave. | RAIL |
| TRM | Troy Transit Center | 1201 Doyle Drive | RAIL |
| BMM | Birmingham, Michigan | 449 South Eton St. | RAIL |
| DET | Detroit | 11 West Baltimore Ave. | RAIL |
| DER | John D. Dingell Transit Center | 16121 Michigan Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Royal Oak.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak Post Office | Royal Oak (MI) | 48068 |
| Ferndal Post Office | Ferndale (MI) | 48220 |
| Berkley Post Office | Berkley (MI) | 48072 |
| Hazel Park Post Office | Hazel Park (MI) | 48030 |
| Madison Heigh Post Office | Madison Heights (MI) | 48071 |
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. |
| 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. |
| Clawson | 11,731 | City in Oakland County in the U. |
Distance to Other Cities
Royal Oak distances to largest Michigan cities