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Oakland Acres

Iowa · 176 residents · 0.285 sq mi
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Oakland Acres is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $212,500. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 45% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
176
+6%since 2000
from 166 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
618 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 582 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
+24%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1031281531772021990201020202024Oakland Acres
2024191
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,583
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,341
+99%since 2000
from $19,737 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information2.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 96.8% in 2000
10.3% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−3%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(162)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.8%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96%(169)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.3%(8)
Diversity Score
4
−27%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.7%
+28.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+56%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
80.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 75.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.1%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−97.2 ptssince 2013
from 97.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakland Acres, Iowa?

Oakland Acres, Iowa has about 176 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakland Acres, Iowa?

The typical household in Oakland Acres, Iowa earns about $89,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakland Acres, Iowa expensive?

In Oakland Acres, Iowa, the median home is worth about $212,500.

How educated are people in Oakland Acres, Iowa?

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

What is the poverty rate in Oakland Acres, Iowa?

About 5.0% of people in Oakland Acres, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakland Acres, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakland Acres, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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