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Oakley

Idaho · 786 residents · 4.623 sq mi
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Oakley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,375. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $159,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
786
+18%since 2000
from 668 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
170 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 144 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+6%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6297308329331K1990201020202024Oakley
2024830
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,375
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,643 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,253
+31%since 2000
from $13,983 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
+31.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 10%
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,100
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$920
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
19.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+4%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(639)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(28)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.4%(69)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(632)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(137)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other1.5%(12)
Diversity Score40.1%(315)
Diversity Score
40
+285%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+45%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.8%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−72.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakley, Idaho?

Oakley, Idaho has about 786 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakley, Idaho?

The typical household in Oakley, Idaho earns about $59,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakley, Idaho expensive?

In Oakley, Idaho, the median home is worth about $159,100, and the typical rent is about $920 a month.

How educated are people in Oakley, Idaho?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Oakley, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakley, Idaho?

About 8.6% of people in Oakley, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakley, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakley, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 123 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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