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Oakland

Maryland · 1,925 residents · 2.712 sq mi
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Oakland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,672. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $172,800. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,925
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,930 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
710 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 712 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.9
+8%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Oakland
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,672
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,728 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,182
+55%since 2000
from $16,872 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services10.3%
US avg: 7%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,800
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$507
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.5%
−23.9 ptssince 2000
from 54.4% in 2000
49.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+21%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,883)
Black0.7%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(15)
Asian0.6%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(99)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,875)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(13)
Asian0.6%(11)
Other5.2%(99)
Diversity Score15.1%(290)
Diversity Score
15
+194%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
+5%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.0%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakland, Maryland?

Oakland, Maryland has about 1,925 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakland, Maryland?

The typical household in Oakland, Maryland earns about $43,672 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakland, Maryland expensive?

In Oakland, Maryland, the median home is worth about $172,800, and the typical rent is about $507 a month.

How educated are people in Oakland, Maryland?

About 29.4% of adults age 25 and over in Oakland, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakland, Maryland?

About 8.8% of people in Oakland, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakland, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakland, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 184 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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