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Oaktown

Indiana · 608 residents · 0.272 sq mi
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Oaktown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,264. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,300. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
608
−4%since 2000
from 633 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,235 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 2,327 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
+2%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5476487498509511990201020202024Oaktown
2024860
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,264
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,481 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,037
+18%since 2000
from $14,417 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.9%
−37.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
38.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+13%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(619)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(11)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(30)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(584)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(14)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other5.7%(34)
Diversity Score20.3%(123)
Diversity Score
20
+334%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+31%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.4%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.6%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oaktown, Indiana?

Oaktown, Indiana has about 608 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oaktown, Indiana?

The typical household in Oaktown, Indiana earns about $38,264 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oaktown, Indiana expensive?

In Oaktown, Indiana, the median home is worth about $66,300, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Oaktown, Indiana?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in Oaktown, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oaktown, Indiana?

About 21.2% of people in Oaktown, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oaktown, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Oaktown, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 62 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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