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Oakland

Iowa · 1,527 residents · 1.792 sq mi
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Oakland has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $103,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,527
+3%since 2000
from 1,487 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
852 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 830 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Oakland
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,961 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,195
+26%since 2000
from $19,205 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
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
$103,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$529
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.5%
−32.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
27.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+4%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,462)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(35)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,443)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(66)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.4%(173)
Diversity Score
11
+382%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+18%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% 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
7.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.9%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.3%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakland, Iowa?

Oakland, Iowa has about 1,527 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakland, Iowa?

The typical household in Oakland, Iowa earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakland, Iowa expensive?

In Oakland, Iowa, the median home is worth about $103,100, and the typical rent is about $529 a month.

How educated are people in Oakland, Iowa?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Oakland, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakland, Iowa?

About 12.5% of people in Oakland, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakland, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakland, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 31 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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