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Oakland

Florida · 3,516 residents · 2.441 sq mi
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Oakland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,803. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,580 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $335,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 108% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,516
+276%since 2000
from 936 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,440 / sq mi
+276%since 2000
from 383 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
−2%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4021K2K3K4K1990201020202024Oakland
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$119,803
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,159 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,466
+86%since 2000
from $22,857 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
73.2%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$335,100
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,108
+212%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
13.3% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+20%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.8%(2,137)
Black12.7%(445)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(545)
Asian3.6%(128)
Other5.8%(205)
Diversity Score71.5%(2,516)
Diversity Score
72
+16%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.0%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+49%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.6%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 77.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.3%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
13.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakland, Florida?

Oakland, Florida has about 3,516 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakland, Florida?

The typical household in Oakland, Florida earns about $119,803 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 $335,100, and the typical rent is about $2,108 a month.

How educated are people in Oakland, Florida?

About 40.0% 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 5.0% 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 2,819 residents, a change of about 404 percent over that period.

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