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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Oakland

New Jersey · 12,466 residents · 8.502 sq mi
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Oakland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,629. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $245,400. Poverty is rare here, at 1.7% of residents. Households here earn about 57% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,466
+4%since 1990
from 11,997 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,466 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 1,411 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.9
+6%since 1990
from 36.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K12K13K13K13K1990201020202024Oakland
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,629
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,384 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,252
+50%since 1990
from $23,557 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$245,400
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $215,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,173
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $991 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
93.2%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 91.8% in 1990
6.8% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−17%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.4%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 36.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.5%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 88.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
−19%since 1990
from 26.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakland, New Jersey?

Oakland, New Jersey has about 12,466 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Oakland, New Jersey earns about $86,629 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 $245,400, and the typical rent is about $1,173 a month.

How educated are people in Oakland, New Jersey?

About 41.4% 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 1.7% of people in Oakland, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakland, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakland, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 469 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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