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Oakland

Pennsylvania · Pittsburgh · 8,698 residents · 0.766 sq mi
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The short version

Oakland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,220. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $216,625. At a median age of 21.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 70.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 63% less than the Pittsburgh median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Oakland; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
16% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,698
Population density
11,355 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
21.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,220
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$14,789
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
70.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.532
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,625
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,544
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
15.5%
84.5% rent
Vacancy rate
24.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(6,590)
Black9%(785)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(356)
Asian7.9%(683)
Other3.3%(284)
Diversity Score51.1%(4,446)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(6,590)
Black9%(785)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(356)
Asian7.9%(683)
Other3.3%(284)
Diversity Score51.1%(4,446)
Diversity Score
51
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
30.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
36.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
34.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.8%
Female
58.2%
Foreign born
8.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 7,434
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Pop 7,786
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Pop 8,002
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OAKLAND VS
Oak Forest
Income$31,567+30%
Home value$87,510−60%
Population7,434−15%
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OAKLAND VS
Keeling
Income$33,779+39%
Home value$194,367−10%
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Income$34,807+44%
Home value$270,920+25%
Population8,002−8%
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Income$34,787+44%
Home value$127,529−41%
Population6,624−24%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakland, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

Oakland, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has about 8,698 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakland, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Oakland, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania earns about $24,220 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakland, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Oakland, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $216,625, and the typical rent is about $1,544 a month.

How educated are people in Oakland, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

About 39.5% of adults age 25 and over in Oakland, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakland, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

About 70.4% of people in Oakland, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 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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