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Oakman

Alabama · 771 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 $20,893. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 173 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $58,900. The poverty rate of 31.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
771
−18%since 2000
from 944 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
250 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 306 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+7%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6077017958889821990201020202024Oakman
2024934
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,893
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,014 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,900
+42%since 2000
from $11,936 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,900
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$430
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $246 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
37.4% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(569)
Black20.2%(156)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(42)
Diversity Score53.3%(411)
Diversity Score
53
+30%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+18%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
32.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 41.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.4%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
54.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.2%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakman, Alabama?

Oakman, Alabama has about 771 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakman, Alabama?

The typical household in Oakman, Alabama earns about $20,893 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 $58,900, and the typical rent is about $430 a month.

How educated are people in Oakman, Alabama?

About 5.8% 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 31.3% 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 61 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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