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Oakland City

Indiana · 2,279 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 $42,188. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 16% 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 $84,700. Households here earn about 28% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
2,279
−12%since 2000
from 2,588 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,232 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 2,535 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.9
−5%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Oakland City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,188
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,532 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,880
+66%since 2000
from $13,806 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$666
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
40.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+10%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(2,058)
Black2.2%(49)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(58)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other1.6%(35)
Diversity Score16.2%(369)
Diversity Score
16
+136%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+39%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.6%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−72.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakland City, Indiana?

Oakland City, Indiana has about 2,279 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oakland City, Indiana earns about $42,188 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 $84,700, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in Oakland City, Indiana?

About 16.4% 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 10.3% 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 503 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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