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Oakland

Maine · 2,536 residents · 5.406 sq mi
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Oakland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,717. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $151,500. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,536
−8%since 2000
from 2,758 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
469 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 510 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+20%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Oakland
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,717
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,700 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,490
+28%since 2000
from $20,741 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Information3.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,500
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$892
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
33.4% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+58%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(2,695)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(21)
Asian0.6%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(112)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(2,341)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(40)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other7%(177)
Diversity Score21.5%(546)
Diversity Score
22
+430%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+61%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.6%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakland, Maine?

Oakland, Maine has about 2,536 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakland, Maine?

The typical household in Oakland, Maine earns about $42,717 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 $151,500, and the typical rent is about $892 a month.

How educated are people in Oakland, Maine?

About 14.7% 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 18.8% 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 1,051 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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