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Oakland

Florida · 2,538 residents · 2.441 sq mi
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Oakland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,927. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,602 residents. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $378,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.9% of residents. Households here earn about 112% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 146%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,538
+171%since 2000
from 936 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,040 / sq mi
+171%since 2000
from 383 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
+1%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4021K2K3K4K1990201020202024Oakland
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,927
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,159 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,802
+74%since 2000
from $22,857 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
64.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.6%
US avg: 7%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$378,500
+146%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,349
+137%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
14.8% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.5%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+61%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(582)
Black31.2%(292)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(33)
Asian1.1%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.8%(578)
2010
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(1,533)
Black20.1%(509)
Hispanic / Latino10%(254)
Asian4.8%(121)
Other5.7%(146)
Diversity Score73.4%(1,864)
Diversity Score
73
+19%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.7%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+47%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% 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
1.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.8%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
17.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakland, Florida?

Oakland, Florida has about 2,538 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakland, Florida?

The typical household in Oakland, Florida earns about $100,927 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakland, Florida expensive?

In Oakland, Florida, the median home is worth about $378,500, and the typical rent is about $1,349 a month.

How educated are people in Oakland, Florida?

About 42.7% of adults age 25 and over in Oakland, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakland, Florida?

About 6.9% of people in Oakland, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakland, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakland, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,841 residents, a change of about 264 percent over that period.

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