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Oakland

Tennessee · 6,623 residents · 10.467 sq mi
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Oakland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,988. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 5,344 residents. Median home value is $165,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 62% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
24% 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
6,623
+418%since 2000
from 1,279 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
633 / sq mi
+418%since 2000
from 122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.0
+9%since 2000
from 31.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
03K5K8K11K1990201020202024Oakland
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,988
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,823 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,198
+51%since 2000
from $19,365 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.303
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$880
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
83.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
7.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.6%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+1%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(1,027)
Black16.5%(211)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(20)
Asian0.9%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.8%(509)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(5,443)
Black13.6%(901)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(144)
Asian1%(66)
Other0.4%(24)
Diversity Score37%(2,450)
Diversity Score
37
−7%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.7 min
+36%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.1%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakland, Tennessee?

Oakland, Tennessee has about 6,623 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakland, Tennessee?

The typical household in Oakland, Tennessee earns about $69,988 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakland, Tennessee expensive?

In Oakland, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $165,200, and the typical rent is about $880 a month.

How educated are people in Oakland, Tennessee?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Oakland, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakland, Tennessee?

About 4.0% of people in Oakland, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakland, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakland, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,193 residents, a change of about 1440 percent over that period.

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