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Oakland

Mississippi · 586 residents · 1.529 sq mi
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Oakland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,431. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $40,100. The poverty rate of 53.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

586
+4%since 1990
from 565 in 1990
1990 – 2025
383 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 370 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.4
+16%since 1990
from 28.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3214505787068351990201020202024Oakland
2024402
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,431
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,604 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$7,898
+39%since 1990
from $5,683 in 1990
US average: $21,522
53.7%
+20.3 ptssince 1990
from 33.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$40,100
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2019
$242
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $144 in 1990
US average: $602
67.1%
−9.0 ptssince 1990
from 76.1% in 1990
32.9% rent
2.3
+60%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2019
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic17.5%(99)
Black82.5%(466)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score37.1%(209)
2000
White, non-Hispanic23.4%(137)
Black74.9%(439)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score47.5%(278)
47
+28%since 1990
from 37 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.8%
−8.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
42.6%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 43.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.2%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.4 min
−32%since 1990
from 28.4 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, Mississippi?

Oakland, Mississippi has about 586 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Oakland, Mississippi?

The typical household in Oakland, Mississippi earns about $17,431 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakland, Mississippi expensive?

In Oakland, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $40,100, and the typical rent is about $242 a month.

How educated are people in Oakland, Mississippi?

About 2.8% 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 53.7% of people in Oakland, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakland, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakland, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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