CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Oakland

Kentucky · 229 residents · 1.397 sq mi

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Oakland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $40,385. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $53,700. Households here earn about 79% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 34.8

US median: 33.0

Less educated

17% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 23%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

229

−12%vs 2000

vs 260 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Median age

34.8

−5%vs 2000

vs 36.6 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024280

Age distribution, 1990

Under 58.3%(19)

US avg: 7.3%

5 to 96.1%(14)

US avg: 7.3%

10 to 148.3%(19)

US avg: 6.9%

15 to 196.6%(15)

US avg: 7.1%

20 to 245.2%(12)

US avg: 7.5%

25 to 3415.7%(36)

US avg: 17.5%

35 to 4418.8%(43)

US avg: 15.1%

45 to 546.6%(15)

US avg: 10.2%

55 to 649.6%(22)

US avg: 8.5%

65 to 743.5%(8)

US avg: 7.3%

75 to 847%(16)

US avg: 4%

85 and over4.4%(10)

US avg: 1.2%

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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$40,385

+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $38,333 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$12,717

−14%vs 2000

vs $14,762 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

8.7%

+0.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 7.9% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$53,700

−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $91,500 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$425

+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $525 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

91.7%

+6.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 85.3% in 2000

8.3% rent

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic88.1%(229)

Black11.5%(30)

Hispanic / Latino0%(0)

Asian0%(0)

Other0%

1990

White, non-Hispanic87.8%(201)

Black12.2%(28)

Hispanic / Latino0%(0)

Asian0%(0)

Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Ancestry

English22.9%(64)

German17.5%(49)

Irish6.1%(17)

American5.4%(15)

Italian2.1%(6)

Norwegian0.7%(2)

Polish0.7%(2)

Scottish0.7%(2)

Slovene0.7%(2)

French0.4%(1)

RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Italian population

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

16.7%

−2.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 18.7% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

78.0%

−2.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 80.7% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

6.7%

−0.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 7.6% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

23.8 min

+63%vs 2000

vs 14.6 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)

Men 15+

Never married28.9%(35)

Married42.1%(51)

Widowed0%(0)

Divorced28.9%(35)

Women 15+

Never married19.6%(22)

Married58%(65)

Widowed4.5%(5)

Divorced17.9%(20)

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakland, Kentucky?

Oakland, Kentucky has about 229 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Oakland, Kentucky?

The typical household in Oakland, Kentucky earns about $40,385 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 $53,700, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Oakland, Kentucky?

About 16.7% 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 8.7% of people in Oakland, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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