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Oakland City

Georgia · Atlanta · 2,402 residents · 0.647 sq mi
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The short version

Oakland City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,694. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $362,579. At a median age of 31.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Oakland City; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
55% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,402
Population density
3,713 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,694
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$56,622
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$362,579
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$837
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.6%
45.4% rent
Vacancy rate
21.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic17.2%(413)
Black66.1%(1,587)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(157)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other9.8%(236)
Diversity Score65%(1,561)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.2%(413)
Black66.1%(1,587)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(157)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other9.8%(236)
Diversity Score65%(1,561)
Diversity Score
65
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
26.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
15.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
34.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
Female
52.2%
Foreign born
2.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Places similar to Oakland City

Balboa Park
Pop 2,386
Old City
Pop 3,443
La Tuna Canyon
Pop 3,699
Catholic University
Pop 3,058
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Balboa Park
Income$104,896same
Home value$629,100+74%
Population2,386−1%
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OAKLAND CITY VS
Old City
Income$107,719+3%
Home value$615,530+70%
Population3,443+43%
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OAKLAND CITY VS
La Tuna Canyon
Income$106,218+1%
Home value$1,000,000+176%
Population3,699+54%
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Catholic University
Income$117,460+12%
Home value$441,100+22%
Population3,058+27%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakland City, Atlanta, Georgia?

Oakland City, Atlanta, Georgia has about 2,402 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakland City, Atlanta, Georgia?

The typical household in Oakland City, Atlanta, Georgia earns about $104,694 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakland City, Atlanta, Georgia expensive?

In Oakland City, Atlanta, Georgia, the median home is worth about $362,579, and the typical rent is about $837 a month.

How educated are people in Oakland City, Atlanta, Georgia?

About 37.3% of adults age 25 and over in Oakland City, Atlanta, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakland City, Atlanta, Georgia?

About 17.9% of people in Oakland City, Atlanta, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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