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Oakwood

Pennsylvania · 2,215 residents · 2.586 sq mi
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Oakwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,455. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $95,600. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents. Households here earn about 30% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
2,215
−2%since 2000
from 2,249 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
857 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 870 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
−2%since 2000
from 46.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Oakwood
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,455
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,202 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,465
+50%since 2000
from $16,930 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $451 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
17.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+8%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(2,122)
Black3.7%(84)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(17)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.2%(252)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(1,903)
Black5.1%(114)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(34)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other3.4%(76)
Diversity Score24.6%(544)
Diversity Score
25
+119%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+49%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.7%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−92.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakwood, Pennsylvania?

Oakwood, Pennsylvania has about 2,215 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakwood, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Oakwood, Pennsylvania earns about $44,455 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakwood, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Oakwood, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $95,600, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Oakwood, Pennsylvania?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Oakwood, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakwood, Pennsylvania?

About 5.8% of people in Oakwood, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakwood, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakwood, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 331 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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