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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Oakland City

Indiana · 2,588 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 $28,532. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $52,300. Households here earn about 31% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,588
−7%since 1990
from 2,782 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,535 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 2,725 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.8
+13%since 1990
from 32.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Oakland City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,532
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,425 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,806
+46%since 1990
from $9,487 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.9%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,300
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$405
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $326 in 1990
US average: $602
66.5%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 70.5% in 1990
33.5% rent
1.8
+23%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(2,758)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(24)
Diversity Score2.1%(59)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(2,500)
Black0.7%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(40)
Asian0.5%(13)
Diversity Score6.9%(178)
7
+221%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.7%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.7%
+14.5 ptssince 1990
from 60.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.5%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.3 min
−21%since 1990
from 23.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakland City, Indiana?

Oakland City, Indiana has about 2,588 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Oakland City, Indiana earns about $28,532 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 $52,300, and the typical rent is about $405 a month.

How educated are people in Oakland City, Indiana?

About 14.7% 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 11.9% of people in Oakland City, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakland City, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakland City, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 194 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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