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Oakland

Illinois · 739 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 $41,806. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 257 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $78,000. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
739
−26%since 2000
from 996 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
944 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 1,272 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.3
+17%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6417548689811K1990201020202024Oakland
2024862
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,806
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,038 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,515
+54%since 2000
from $15,964 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.2%
US avg: 10%
Information20.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$463
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
20.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(697)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(16)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0.4%(3)
Diversity Score8%(59)
Diversity Score
8
+222%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+33%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.2%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakland, Illinois?

Oakland, Illinois has about 739 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakland, Illinois?

The typical household in Oakland, Illinois earns about $41,806 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 $78,000, and the typical rent is about $463 a month.

How educated are people in Oakland, Illinois?

About 15.3% 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 15.4% 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 257 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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