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Oakfield

Wisconsin · 1,065 residents (2025 est.) · 0.983 sq mi
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Oakfield is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,172. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $240,700. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,182
+17%since 2000
from 1,012 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,202 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 1,030 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+15%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,065 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9811K1K1K1K1990201020202024Oakfield
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,172
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,053 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,059
+123%since 2000
from $21,131 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.7%
+24.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.334
+2%since 2010
from 0.327 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$240,700
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$837
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
18.8% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.4%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+18%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(974)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(29)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(78)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(1,022)
Black1.9%(22)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(46)
Asian2.4%(28)
Other5.4%(64)
Diversity Score30.9%(365)
Diversity Score
31
+300%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+70%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.0%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.4%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2012
from 6.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
−96.3 ptssince 2013
from 96.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
+21.7 ptssince 2017
from 71.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 96.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakfield, Wisconsin?

Oakfield, Wisconsin has about 1,182 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakfield, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Oakfield, Wisconsin earns about $91,172 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakfield, Wisconsin expensive?

In Oakfield, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $240,700, and the typical rent is about $837 a month.

How educated are people in Oakfield, Wisconsin?

About 25.9% of adults age 25 and over in Oakfield, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakfield, Wisconsin?

About 9.0% of people in Oakfield, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakfield, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakfield, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 179 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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