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Oakland

Mississippi · 458 residents (2025 est.) · 1.529 sq mi
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Oakland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,697. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 184 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 42% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
64% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
402
−31%since 2000
from 586 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
263 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 383 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.4
+42%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:458 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3214505787068351990201020202024Oakland
2024402
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,697
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,431 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,710
+175%since 2000
from $7,898 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
−37.1 ptssince 2000
from 53.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
−4%since 2010
from 0.471 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance18.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical18.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information3.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
63.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
36.3% rent
Vacancy rate
22.6%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.7%
−52.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Oakland on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic23.4%(137)
Black74.9%(439)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.5%(278)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.7%(47)
Black68.7%(276)
Hispanic / Latino1%(4)
Asian2.7%(11)
Other15.9%(64)
Diversity Score61.1%(246)
Diversity Score
61
+29%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.2%
+40.6 ptssince 2000
from 42.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+67%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
35.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2011
from 23.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 49.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.3%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
22.4%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2012
from 27.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.9%
−63.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
66.1%
+28.7 ptssince 2017
from 37.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakland, Mississippi?

Oakland, Mississippi has about 402 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakland, Mississippi?

The typical household in Oakland, Mississippi earns about $32,697 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Oakland, Mississippi?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Oakland, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakland, Mississippi?

About 16.7% of people in Oakland, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakland, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakland, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 163 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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