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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Oaklyn

New Jersey · 4,188 residents · 0.627 sq mi
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The short version

Oaklyn has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,364. Population has declined 5% since 1990. Median home value is $99,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,188
−5%since 1990
from 4,430 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,679 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 7,065 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.0
+6%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Oaklyn
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,364
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,869 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,157
+60%since 1990
from $15,120 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.5%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,100
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $94,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$540
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $480 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.4%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 69.2% in 1990
32.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−23%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(4,392)
Black0.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(47)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score4.7%(208)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(3,970)
Black1%(41)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(97)
Asian1%(40)
Diversity Score10.4%(436)
Diversity Score
10
+122%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.5%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 78.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
−7%since 1990
from 17.8 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 Oaklyn, New Jersey?

Oaklyn, New Jersey has about 4,188 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Oaklyn, New Jersey earns about $44,364 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oaklyn, New Jersey expensive?

In Oaklyn, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $99,100, and the typical rent is about $540 a month.

How educated are people in Oaklyn, New Jersey?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Oaklyn, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oaklyn, New Jersey?

About 6.5% of people in Oaklyn, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oaklyn, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Oaklyn, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 242 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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