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Oakland

Oklahoma · 927 residents (2025 est.) · 1.43 sq mi
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Oakland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $109,400. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,142
+69%since 2000
from 674 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
799 / sq mi
+69%since 2000
from 471 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
+15%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:927 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5607258891K1K1990201020202024Oakland
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,422 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,973
+92%since 2000
from $11,420 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.3%
+24.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
+29%since 2010
from 0.278 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade15.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,400
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$791
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.6%
−17.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
34.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.8%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+18%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
85
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(423)
Black3.3%(22)
Hispanic / Latino18.7%(126)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.6%(341)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.4%(393)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino44.2%(505)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other20.8%(238)
Diversity Score80.3%(917)
Diversity Score
80
+59%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+56%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
23.3%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−18.0 ptssince 2011
from 76.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.9%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
41.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
20.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−51.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2012
from 18.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
31.1%
−31.4 ptssince 2013
from 62.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.9%
+30.2 ptssince 2017
from 54.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
61.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2016
from 52.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
38.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2016
from 46.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakland, Oklahoma?

Oakland, Oklahoma has about 1,142 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakland, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Oakland, Oklahoma earns about $61,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakland, Oklahoma expensive?

In Oakland, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $109,400, and the typical rent is about $791 a month.

How educated are people in Oakland, Oklahoma?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Oakland, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakland, Oklahoma?

About 20.6% of people in Oakland, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakland, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakland, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 527 residents, a change of about 86 percent over that period.

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