Local SEO in Oakland County, Michigan

How many businesses in Oakland County could benefit from local search optimization, based on U.S. Census data.

Key facts — Oakland County, Michigan

39,501
business establishments
258
advertising & marketing firms (NAICS 5418)
699,061
total employees
1,270,426
population (2023)

Marketing & business landscape

Total business establishments39,501
Advertising, PR & related firms (NAICS 5418)258
Total private employment699,061
Total annual payroll$48,877,926,000
Population (2023)1,270,426
Businesses per 1,000 residents31.1

Oakland County has 39,501 business establishments, of which roughly 258 are advertising, public-relations, and related-services firms. For the remaining local businesses, local SEO — Google Business Profile optimization, local citations, and location landing pages — is the primary way to appear in nearby search results.

White-label SEO for agencies in Oakland County

Agencies serving Oakland County’s 39,501 businesses often deliver SEO through a white-label partner. Holly Starks provides white-label local SEO, link building, and authority building under your brand. See the white-label SEO overview.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2022 (establishments, employment, payroll, NAICS 5418); Population Estimates 2023.