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Oakfield

New York · 1,812 residents · 0.661 sq mi
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Oakfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $103,900. Households here earn about 26% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
1,812
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,805 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,741 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,731 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+11%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Oakfield
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,500
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,580 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,493
+53%since 2000
from $15,962 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $487 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
35.5% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+16%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(1,745)
Black1.2%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(17)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(107)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(1,551)
Black1.4%(25)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(178)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other4.8%(87)
Diversity Score35%(635)
Diversity Score
35
+493%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+53%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.4%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−90.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakfield, New York?

Oakfield, New York has about 1,812 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakfield, New York?

The typical household in Oakfield, New York earns about $52,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakfield, New York expensive?

In Oakfield, New York, the median home is worth about $103,900, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Oakfield, New York?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Oakfield, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakfield, New York?

About 10.2% of people in Oakfield, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakfield, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakfield, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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