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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Oakville

Connecticut · 8,618 residents · 3.976 sq mi
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Oakville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,395. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $127,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,618
−1%since 1990
from 8,741 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,168 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 2,198 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.8
+9%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024Oakville
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,395
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,336 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,763
+38%since 1990
from $15,049 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.2%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$127,500
−30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $137,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$658
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $560 in 1990
US average: $602
73.3%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 73.6% in 1990
26.7% rent
2.6
−23%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(8,621)
Black0.7%(61)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(127)
Asian0.4%(37)
Diversity Score6.8%(597)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(8,089)
Black1.1%(94)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(243)
Asian1.1%(94)
Diversity Score12.2%(1,051)
12
+79%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.0%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.3%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 71.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.4 min
−3%since 1990
from 15.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakville, Connecticut?

Oakville, Connecticut has about 8,618 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Oakville, Connecticut?

The typical household in Oakville, Connecticut earns about $48,395 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakville, Connecticut expensive?

In Oakville, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $127,500, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Oakville, Connecticut?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Oakville, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakville, Connecticut?

About 3.2% of people in Oakville, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakville, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakville, Connecticut has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 123 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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