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Oakland CDP (Cambria County)

Pennsylvania · 1,481 residents · 1.409 sq mi
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Oakland CDP (Cambria County) has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,357. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $89,800. With a median age of 56.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
1,481
+4%since 2019
from 1,422 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,051 / sq mi
+4%since 2019
from 1,009 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
56.5
−2%since 2019
from 57.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K201020202024Oakland CDP (Cambria County)
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,357
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $49,896 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,315
−2%since 2019
from $30,945 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 26.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 10.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $87,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$821
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $694 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 85.0% in 2019
14.7% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−7%since 2019
from 1.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,377)
Black1.8%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(20)
Diversity Score7.7%(110)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(1,365)
Black1.6%(24)
Hispanic / Latino2%(30)
Asian0.7%(10)
Other1.2%(18)
Diversity Score13.7%(203)
Diversity Score
14
+78%since 2019
from 8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 15.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 95.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+2%since 2019
from 19.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 91.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 55.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 23.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 49.8% in 2019
Female
46.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 50.2% in 2019
Foreign born
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakland CDP (Cambria County), Pennsylvania?

Oakland CDP (Cambria County), Pennsylvania has about 1,481 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakland CDP (Cambria County), Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Oakland CDP (Cambria County), Pennsylvania earns about $55,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakland CDP (Cambria County), Pennsylvania expensive?

In Oakland CDP (Cambria County), Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $89,800, and the typical rent is about $821 a month.

How educated are people in Oakland CDP (Cambria County), Pennsylvania?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Oakland CDP (Cambria County), Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakland CDP (Cambria County), Pennsylvania?

About 9.4% of people in Oakland CDP (Cambria County), Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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