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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Oakland

Illinois · 996 residents · 0.783 sq mi
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Oakland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,908. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,200. Households here earn about 32% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

996
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 996 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,272 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,272 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.2
−8%vs 2000
vs 40.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6417548689811K1990201020202024Oakland
2024862
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,908
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,038 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,487
−34%vs 2000
vs $15,964 in 2000
US average: $14,340
14.2%
+3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,200
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $51,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$319
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $389 in 2000
US average: $450
74.8%
−6.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.7% in 2000
25.2% rent
1.7
+12%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(996)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1%(10)
1
−60%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.5%
−9.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.3%
−9.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.4%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.3 min
+37%vs 2000
vs 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Oakland, Illinois?

Oakland, Illinois has about 996 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Oakland, Illinois?

The typical household in Oakland, Illinois earns about $21,908 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 $37,200, and the typical rent is about $319 a month.

How educated are people in Oakland, Illinois?

About 5.5% 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 14.2% of people in Oakland, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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