navigation , search Oakland County , Michigan Seal Location in the state of Michigan Michigan's location in the U.S. Founded January 12, 1819 [1] Seat Pontiac Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 908 sq mi (2,352 km²) 873 sq mi (2,260 km²) 35 sq mi (92 km²), 3.91% Population  - ( 2000 )  - Density 1,194,156 1,391/sq mi (537/km²) Website www.OakGov.Com