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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Oakland City

Indiana · 2,782 residents · 1.021 sq mi
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Oakland City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,425. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $31,800. Households here earn about 26% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,782
+7%vs 2000
vs 2,588 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,725 / sq mi
+7%vs 2000
vs 2,535 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.5
−12%vs 2000
vs 36.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Oakland City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,425
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,532 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,487
−31%vs 2000
vs $13,806 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.1%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$31,800
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$326
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $405 in 2000
US average: $450
70.5%
+4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.5% in 2000
29.5% rent
1.5
−19%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(2,500)
Black0.7%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(40)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(178)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(2,758)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(24)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(59)
2
−69%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.0%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.2%
−14.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.1%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.1 min
+26%vs 2000
vs 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Oakland City, Indiana?

Oakland City, Indiana has about 2,782 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Oakland City, Indiana?

The typical household in Oakland City, Indiana earns about $21,425 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakland City, Indiana expensive?

In Oakland City, Indiana, the median home is worth about $31,800, and the typical rent is about $326 a month.

How educated are people in Oakland City, Indiana?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Oakland City, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakland City, Indiana?

About 13.1% of people in Oakland City, Indiana 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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