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Oakland

Illinois · 880 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 $36,447. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $58,900. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
880
−12%since 2000
from 996 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,124 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,272 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.6
+15%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6417548689811K1990201020202024Oakland
2024862
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,447
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,038 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,711
+23%since 2000
from $15,964 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,900
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$647
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.6%
−40.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
23.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+7%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(854)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(12)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.3%(37)
Diversity Score
4
+70%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+15%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.0%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakland, Illinois?

Oakland, Illinois has about 880 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakland, Illinois?

The typical household in Oakland, Illinois earns about $36,447 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 $58,900, and the typical rent is about $647 a month.

How educated are people in Oakland, Illinois?

About 16.5% 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 20.8% 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 116 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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