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Oakland

Pennsylvania · 616 residents · 0.446 sq mi
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Oakland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $82,600. Households here earn about 27% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
616
−1%since 2000
from 622 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,381 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,395 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.7
+17%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5005696397097781990201020202024Oakland
2024527
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,750
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,673 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,352
+22%since 2000
from $13,363 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing5.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Information3.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,600
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$673
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.0%
−25.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+39%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(607)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.8%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(18)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(598)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(8)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other0.5%(3)
Diversity Score7.1%(44)
Diversity Score
7
+152%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+95%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.3%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakland, Pennsylvania?

Oakland, Pennsylvania has about 616 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakland, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Oakland, Pennsylvania earns about $36,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakland, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Oakland, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $82,600, and the typical rent is about $673 a month.

How educated are people in Oakland, Pennsylvania?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Oakland, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakland, Pennsylvania?

About 11.7% of people in Oakland, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakland, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakland, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 23 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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