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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Oakland

New Jersey · 11,997 residents · 8.502 sq mi
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Oakland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $63,384. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $215,100. Poverty is rare here, at 1.5% of residents. Households here earn about 55% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.6
US median: 33.0
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

11,997
−4%vs 2000
vs 12,466 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,411 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 1,466 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.6
−6%vs 2000
vs 38.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$63,384
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $86,629 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$23,557
−33%vs 2000
vs $35,252 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.5%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$215,100
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $245,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$991
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,173 in 2000
US average: $450
91.8%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.2% in 2000
8.2% rent
3.4
+20%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(11,441)
Black0.8%(94)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(483)
Asian2.7%(335)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.5%(2,180)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(11,505)
Black1.2%(139)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(400)
Asian2.3%(270)
Other0.7%(83)
Diversity Score17.1%(2,055)
17
−2%vs 2000
vs 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.5%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 41.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
88.2%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
13.4%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.1 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Oakland, New Jersey?

Oakland, New Jersey has about 11,997 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Oakland, New Jersey?

The typical household in Oakland, New Jersey earns about $63,384 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakland, New Jersey expensive?

In Oakland, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $215,100, and the typical rent is about $991 a month.

How educated are people in Oakland, New Jersey?

About 36.5% of adults age 25 and over in Oakland, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakland, New Jersey?

About 1.5% of people in Oakland, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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