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Oakland

Oklahoma · 831 residents · 1.43 sq mi
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Oakland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $76,900. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
831
+23%since 2000
from 674 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
581 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 471 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.2
+3%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5607258891K1K1990201020202024Oakland
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,422 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,631
+54%since 2000
from $11,420 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade34.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,900
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$694
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.5%
−19.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
36.5% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+4%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.6%(304)
Black1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino47.8%(397)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other23.7%(197)
Diversity Score81.1%(674)
Diversity Score
81
+60%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+39%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.9%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 76.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.0%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
45.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
18.8%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.1%
−37.4 ptssince 2013
from 62.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakland, Oklahoma?

Oakland, Oklahoma has about 831 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakland, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Oakland, Oklahoma earns about $48,750 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 $76,900, and the typical rent is about $694 a month.

How educated are people in Oakland, Oklahoma?

About 9.9% 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 14.9% 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 216 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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