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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Oakland

Maine · 2,758 residents · 5.406 sq mi
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Oakland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,700. Population has fallen 23% since 1990, a loss of 829 residents. Median home value is $73,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,758
−23%since 1990
from 3,587 in 1990
1990 – 2024
510 / sq mi
−23%since 1990
from 664 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.1
+21%since 1990
from 30.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Oakland
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,360 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,741
+81%since 1990
from $11,451 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.2%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 15.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$73,500
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $73,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$434
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $393 in 1990
US average: $602
68.1%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 73.0% in 1990
31.9% rent
2.2
−19%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(3,566)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.5%(52)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(2,695)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(21)
Asian0.6%(17)
Diversity Score4.1%(112)
4
+179%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.2%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 17.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.3%
+11.6 ptssince 1990
from 77.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.3%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
−26%since 1990
from 19.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakland, Maine?

Oakland, Maine has about 2,758 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Oakland, Maine?

The typical household in Oakland, Maine earns about $32,700 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakland, Maine expensive?

In Oakland, Maine, the median home is worth about $73,500, and the typical rent is about $434 a month.

How educated are people in Oakland, Maine?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Oakland, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakland, Maine?

About 12.2% of people in Oakland, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakland, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakland, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 829 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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