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Oakland

Tennessee · 8,936 residents · 10.467 sq mi
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Oakland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,439. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 7,657 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $186,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
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
8,936
+599%since 2000
from 1,279 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
854 / sq mi
+599%since 2000
from 122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+33%since 2000
from 31.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
03K5K8K11K1990201020202024Oakland
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,439
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,823 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,781
+85%since 2000
from $19,365 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing12.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,575
+170%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
9.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(6,109)
Black22.9%(2,046)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(301)
Asian0.9%(79)
Other1.3%(118)
Diversity Score55.5%(4,961)
Diversity Score
56
+40%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.0 min
+41%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 76.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.2%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakland, Tennessee?

Oakland, Tennessee has about 8,936 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakland, Tennessee?

The typical household in Oakland, Tennessee earns about $77,439 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 $186,600, and the typical rent is about $1,575 a month.

How educated are people in Oakland, Tennessee?

About 22.6% 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 2.6% 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 8,506 residents, a change of about 1978 percent over that period.

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