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Oakland

Kentucky · 193 residents (2025 est.) · 1.397 sq mi
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Oakland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,188. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $164,800. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
280
+8%since 2000
from 260 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
200 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 186 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.7
+28%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:193 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1321722132532941990201020202024Oakland
2024280
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,188
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,656
+142%since 2000
from $14,762 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.7%
+35.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
+34%since 2010
from 0.338 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information42.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
6.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.2%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−78.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+3%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(229)
Black11.5%(30)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.6%(67)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(249)
Black6.1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(12)
Diversity Score25.4%(71)
Diversity Score
25
−1%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.5%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+77%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.7%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2012
from 21.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2017
from 73.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakland, Kentucky?

Oakland, Kentucky has about 280 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakland, Kentucky?

The typical household in Oakland, Kentucky earns about $67,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakland, Kentucky expensive?

In Oakland, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $164,800.

How educated are people in Oakland, Kentucky?

About 28.8% of adults age 25 and over in Oakland, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakland, Kentucky?

About 12.6% of people in Oakland, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakland, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakland, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 51 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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