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Oakwood

Texas · 389 residents · 1.131 sq mi
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Oakwood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,500. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 82 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $76,600. The poverty rate of 32.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
389
−17%since 2000
from 471 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
344 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 416 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
−5%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3494695887078271990201020202024Oakwood
2024570
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,500
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,172
+23%since 2000
from $16,371 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.4%
+37.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information27.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,600
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$886
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
26.3% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−21%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.3%(284)
Black35%(165)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(15)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.5%(294)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.6%(232)
Black29.6%(115)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(12)
Asian1.3%(5)
Other3.2%(13)
Diversity Score65.6%(255)
Diversity Score
66
+5%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+67%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.4%
+36.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.6%
−67.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakwood, Texas?

Oakwood, Texas has about 389 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakwood, Texas?

The typical household in Oakwood, Texas earns about $67,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakwood, Texas expensive?

In Oakwood, Texas, the median home is worth about $76,600, and the typical rent is about $886 a month.

How educated are people in Oakwood, Texas?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Oakwood, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakwood, Texas?

About 32.5% of people in Oakwood, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakwood, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakwood, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 162 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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