Okemos is a medium-sized town located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 22,686 people and three constituent neighborhoods, Okemos is the 62nd largest community in Michigan.

Okemos is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 92.56% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Okemos is a town of professionals, sales and office workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Okemos who work in teaching (14.13%), management occupations (13.83%), and office and administrative support jobs (11.80%).

Also of interest is that Okemos has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

And if you like science, one thing you'll find is that Okemos has lots of scientists living in town - whether they be life scientists, physical scientists (like astronomers), or social scientists (like geographers!). So, if you're scientific-minded, you might like it here too.

In addition, Okemos is a college town. There are a lot of students in Okemos attending college, and as a result Okemos provides a number of services, amenities and opportunities geared to the needs and activities of students.

Okemos, while not large, also appears to be attractive to some younger, educated professionals, who help shape the character of the town.

In addition to being popular with young singles, Okemos is also home to many people who can be described as "urban sophisticates." Urban sophisticates are educated, wealthy, executives and professionals, who have urbane tastes in books, food, and travel, whether they actually live in a big city, or choose to reside in a small town. In big or medium-sized cities, urban sophisticates tend to frequent art institutions such as opera, symphonies, ballet, live theatre, and museums.

For most residents of Okemos, getting to work requires a car. In fact, 96.6% of people in Okemos drive alone to work on most days, making Okemos a very car-oriented town. In general, car-oriented communities tend to emphasize streets, highways, and ease of parking, often to the detriment of walkability. Strip centers are a feature of Okemos's landscape.

As is often the case in a small town, Okemos doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

Okemos Information and Demographics

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Okemos. 66.76% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 14.96%.

The per capita income in Okemos in 2000 was $33,401, which is wealthy relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $133,604 for a family of four.

Okemos is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Okemos home come from a variety of different races and ancestries. The most prevalent race in Okemos is White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Okemos include German, English, Irish, Polish, and Italian.

The most common language spoken in Okemos is English.