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Oakwood

Georgia · 4,822 residents · 5.978 sq mi
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Oakwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,154. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 79% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $143,900. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,822
+79%since 2000
from 2,689 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
807 / sq mi
+79%since 2000
from 450 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.8
+19%since 2000
from 28.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K4K5K6K1990201020202024Oakwood
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,154
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,862 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,062
+50%since 2000
from $16,083 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.3%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,900
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,083
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $663 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
35.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
64.6% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+13%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(1,732)
Black10.4%(281)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(556)
Asian3.1%(84)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.7%(1,740)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.3%(2,476)
Black14.4%(693)
Hispanic / Latino27.5%(1,328)
Asian2.9%(139)
Other5.7%(274)
Diversity Score81.1%(3,910)
Diversity Score
81
+25%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+12%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
17.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.9%
−54.6 ptssince 2013
from 70.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakwood, Georgia?

Oakwood, Georgia has about 4,822 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakwood, Georgia?

The typical household in Oakwood, Georgia earns about $44,154 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakwood, Georgia expensive?

In Oakwood, Georgia, the median home is worth about $143,900, and the typical rent is about $1,083 a month.

How educated are people in Oakwood, Georgia?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Oakwood, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakwood, Georgia?

About 25.3% of people in Oakwood, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakwood, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakwood, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,358 residents, a change of about 229 percent over that period.

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