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Oakland

Nebraska · 1,369 residents · 0.949 sq mi
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Oakland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,276. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $94,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,369
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,367 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,443 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,440 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
−6%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Oakland
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,276
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,663 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,210
+67%since 2000
from $16,916 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$617
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
33.6% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+1%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,341)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(10)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(30)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(1,214)
Black0.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(42)
Asian0.9%(13)
Other10.4%(143)
Diversity Score32.2%(441)
Diversity Score
32
+1363%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+52%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.2%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.1%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.5%
−72.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakland, Nebraska?

Oakland, Nebraska has about 1,369 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakland, Nebraska?

The typical household in Oakland, Nebraska earns about $51,276 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakland, Nebraska expensive?

In Oakland, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $94,700, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Oakland, Nebraska?

About 25.5% of adults age 25 and over in Oakland, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakland, Nebraska?

About 13.3% of people in Oakland, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakland, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakland, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 90 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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