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Oakland

Maryland · 1,851 residents · 2.712 sq mi
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Oakland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,519. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $214,300. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,851
−4%since 2000
from 1,930 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
683 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 712 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.7
+5%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Oakland
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,519
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,728 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,716
+106%since 2000
from $16,872 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing15.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
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
$214,300
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$644
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 54.4% in 2000
51.8% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+20%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,745)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(23)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0.2%(4)
Diversity Score6.1%(113)
Diversity Score
6
+19%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+14%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 55.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.7%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakland, Maryland?

Oakland, Maryland has about 1,851 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakland, Maryland?

The typical household in Oakland, Maryland earns about $54,519 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 $214,300, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Oakland, Maryland?

About 28.9% 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 11.5% 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 110 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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