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Oakman

Alabama · 789 residents · 3.082 sq mi
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Oakman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,058. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 155 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $45,400. The poverty rate of 25.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
789
−16%since 2000
from 944 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
256 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 306 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+13%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6077017958889821990201020202024Oakman
2024934
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,058
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,014 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,256
+45%since 2000
from $11,936 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing21.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance16.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services7.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,400
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$333
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $246 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.2%
−33.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
36.0% rent
Vacancy rate
31.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−33%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(745)
Black19.6%(185)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.1%(388)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(638)
Black18.4%(145)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(8)
Diversity Score39.7%(313)
Diversity Score
40
−3%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+31%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.8%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
56.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakman, Alabama?

Oakman, Alabama has about 789 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakman, Alabama?

The typical household in Oakman, Alabama earns about $26,058 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakman, Alabama expensive?

In Oakman, Alabama, the median home is worth about $45,400, and the typical rent is about $333 a month.

How educated are people in Oakman, Alabama?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Oakman, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakman, Alabama?

About 25.3% of people in Oakman, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakman, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakman, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 43 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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