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Oakley

Kansas · 2,173 residents · 1.923 sq mi
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Oakley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,781. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $54,200. With a median age of 42.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% 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

Total population
2,173
+6%since 1990
from 2,041 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,130 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 1,061 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
42.0
+2%since 1990
from 41.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Oakley
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,781
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,673 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,882
+50%since 1990
from $11,249 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.2%
−7.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,200
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$369
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $252 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.1%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 77.2% in 1990
22.9% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+15%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(2,005)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1%(21)
Asian0.3%(7)
Diversity Score6.8%(139)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(2,092)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(27)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score4.8%(105)
Diversity Score
5
−29%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.6%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 77.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.5 min
−6%since 1990
from 12.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakley, Kansas?

Oakley, Kansas has about 2,173 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Oakley, Kansas?

The typical household in Oakley, Kansas earns about $30,781 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakley, Kansas expensive?

In Oakley, Kansas, the median home is worth about $54,200, and the typical rent is about $369 a month.

How educated are people in Oakley, Kansas?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Oakley, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakley, Kansas?

About 7.2% of people in Oakley, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakley, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakley, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 132 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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