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Oakland

Missouri · 1,390 residents · 0.603 sq mi
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Oakland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,958. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $334,400. With a median age of 54.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 90% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,390
−10%since 2000
from 1,540 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,305 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 2,554 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.4
+4%since 2000
from 52.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Oakland
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,958
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,943
+88%since 2000
from $27,583 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.4%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food6.6%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$334,400
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,250
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $772 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.5%
−15.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
21.5% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+28%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,490)
Black1.7%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(10)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(108)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(1,268)
Black2.8%(39)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(25)
Asian1.2%(17)
Other0.4%(5)
Diversity Score15.3%(212)
Diversity Score
15
+117%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.2%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 38.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+83%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 50.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.7%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
Female
55.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakland, Missouri?

Oakland, Missouri has about 1,390 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakland, Missouri?

The typical household in Oakland, Missouri earns about $108,958 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakland, Missouri expensive?

In Oakland, Missouri, the median home is worth about $334,400, and the typical rent is about $1,250 a month.

How educated are people in Oakland, Missouri?

About 58.2% of adults age 25 and over in Oakland, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakland, Missouri?

About 4.6% of people in Oakland, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakland, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakland, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 203 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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