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Oakland

Mississippi · 462 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 $26,579. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 124 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
68% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
462
−21%since 2000
from 586 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
302 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 383 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.6
+43%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3214505787068351990201020202024Oakland
2024402
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,579
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,431 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,740
+137%since 2000
from $7,898 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−39.7 ptssince 2000
from 53.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade46.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade18.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$557
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
31.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic23.4%(137)
Black74.9%(439)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.5%(278)
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.8%(119)
Black70.3%(325)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(15)
Diversity Score55.9%(258)
Diversity Score
56
+18%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
65.5%
+22.9 ptssince 2000
from 42.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
−4%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.4%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.7%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 23.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2011
from 49.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
6.1%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
43.8%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
30.4%
−57.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakland, Mississippi?

Oakland, Mississippi has about 462 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakland, Mississippi?

The typical household in Oakland, Mississippi earns about $26,579 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakland, Mississippi expensive?

In Oakland, Mississippi, the typical rent is about $557 a month.

How educated are people in Oakland, Mississippi?

About 5.6% 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 14.0% 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 103 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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