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Oakland

Illinois · 721 residents (2025 est.) · 0.783 sq mi
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Oakland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,848. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $98,100. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 39% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
862
−13%since 2000
from 996 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,101 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,272 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.6
+22%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:721 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6417548689811K1990201020202024Oakland
2024862
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,848
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,038 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,751
+99%since 2000
from $15,964 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
+8%since 2010
from 0.380 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information17%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$506
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
22.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+28%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(982)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(834)
Black1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(16)
Diversity Score7.9%(68)
Diversity Score
8
+218%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+39%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.1%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2012
from 12.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.2%
+16.3 ptssince 2017
from 69.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakland, Illinois?

Oakland, Illinois has about 862 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakland, Illinois?

The typical household in Oakland, Illinois earns about $50,848 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakland, Illinois expensive?

In Oakland, Illinois, the median home is worth about $98,100, and the typical rent is about $506 a month.

How educated are people in Oakland, Illinois?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Oakland, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakland, Illinois?

About 12.0% of people in Oakland, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakland, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakland, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 134 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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