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Oakland

South Carolina · 1,099 residents · 0.68 sq mi
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Oakland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,004. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $106,700. At a median age of 33.0, 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 33.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
1,099
−14%since 2000
from 1,272 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,616 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,871 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.0
−11%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7621K1K2K2K1990201020202024Oakland
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,004
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,889 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,184
+23%since 2000
from $21,272 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance26.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical26.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,700
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
65.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
34.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+32%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(729)
Black34.2%(435)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(44)
Asian2.5%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.2%(842)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42%(462)
Black42.4%(466)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(67)
Asian2.5%(27)
Other25.7%(282)
Diversity Score87.1%(957)
Diversity Score
87
+32%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+15%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 93.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
23.1%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−15.8 ptssince 2011
from 20.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.1%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
58.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−80.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakland, South Carolina?

Oakland, South Carolina has about 1,099 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakland, South Carolina?

The typical household in Oakland, South Carolina earns about $49,004 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakland, South Carolina expensive?

In Oakland, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $106,700.

How educated are people in Oakland, South Carolina?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Oakland, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakland, South Carolina?

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

Has Oakland, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakland, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 211 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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