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Oakley

Kansas · 2,045 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 $36,522. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $70,300. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% 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
2,045
−6%since 2000
from 2,173 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,063 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,130 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.8
+7%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Oakley
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,522
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,781 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,756
+29%since 2000
from $16,882 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$484
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.2%
−39.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
30.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.1%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+9%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(2,092)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(27)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(105)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,939)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(57)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other2.1%(43)
Diversity Score13.5%(277)
Diversity Score
14
+179%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.7 min
+2%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.6%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakley, Kansas?

Oakley, Kansas has about 2,045 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakley, Kansas?

The typical household in Oakley, Kansas earns about $36,522 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 $70,300, and the typical rent is about $484 a month.

How educated are people in Oakley, Kansas?

About 17.2% 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 14.0% 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 4 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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