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Oakland

Kentucky · 198 residents · 1.397 sq mi
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Oakland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,083. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 62 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $115,300. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
198
−24%since 2000
from 260 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
142 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 186 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+24%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1321722132532941990201020202024Oakland
2024280
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,083
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,883
+62%since 2000
from $14,762 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.9%
US avg: 10%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,300
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
94.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
5.1% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+51%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(170)
Black6.6%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian1%(2)
Other2%(4)
Diversity Score25.2%(50)
Diversity Score
25
−2%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+74%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.8%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−88.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakland, Kentucky?

Oakland, Kentucky has about 198 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakland, Kentucky?

The typical household in Oakland, Kentucky earns about $32,083 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 $115,300, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Oakland, Kentucky?

About 15.3% 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 17.7% of people in Oakland, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakland, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakland, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 31 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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