Census Bureau data for Oakland city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Oakland city
- What is the median household income in Oakland city?
- The median household income in Oakland city is $58,272 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Oakland city?
- The poverty rate in Oakland city is 15.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Oakland city?
- $318,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Oakland city?
- The median gross rent in Oakland city is $1,185 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Oakland city residents have a college degree?
- 22.3% of adults in Oakland city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,237
Median Income
$58,272
Median Home Value
$318,400
Poverty Rate
15.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
13.1%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$11,605 (+24.9%)
Home Value:
+$142,000 (+80.5%)
Poverty Rate:
+2.3 pp (+17.8%)
Bachelor's+:
+5.7 pp (+34.3%)
Unemployment:
+4.2 pp (+47.2%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,237
Median Age
42.0
Female
52.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
White (non-Hisp.) 78.3%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 13.4%
Other 1.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$58,272
±$10,305
-$22,154 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$63,547
Median Family Income
$66,250
Poverty Rate
15.2%
+7.9 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
9.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
15.3%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
29.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.0%
$10–15k
7.8%
$15–25k
9.2%
$25–35k
1.2%
$35–50k
7.8%
$50–75k
26.6%
$75–100k
21.3%
$100–150k
12.1%
$150–200k
6.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
511
Owner-Occupied
75.9%
Renter-Occupied
24.1%
Vacancy Rate
4.3%
Median Home Value
$318,400
-$135,800 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,185
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
21.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
24.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
11.6%
$50–100k
0.3%
$100–200k
3.5%
$200–300k
20.5%
$300–500k
45.6%
$500k–$1M
7.0%
$1M+
2.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
2.6%
$500–1k
30.2%
$1–1.5k
61.2%
$1.5–2k
6.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.2%
1 vehicle
22.7%
2 vehicles
44.6%
3+
30.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
71.0%
Single-fam. att.
3.1%
2–4 units
1.2%
Mobile home
22.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
24.3%
1940–1969
4.5%
1970–1999
24.9%
2000–2009
3.9%
2010+
2.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
92.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
22.3%
-13.9 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
4.5%
Some College / Associate
36.7%
Less Than High School
0.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
50.3%
Unemployment Rate
13.1%
+7.7 pp vs. state
Work from Home
15.0%
Self-Employed
13.7%
Government Workers
29.0%
Private For-Profit
57.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
37.8%
Retail
11.1%
Construction
10.9%
Manufacturing
8.4%
Arts/Entmt.
5.6%
Public Admin
5.6%
Prof. Services
4.6%
Transportation
3.9%
Finance
3.2%
Information
2.1%
Agriculture
1.9%
Wholesale
1.6%
Occupation
Management
41.3%
Food Prep
19.5%
Production
18.3%
Sales
13.7%
Construction
7.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
20.3 min
Drove Alone
83.8%
Carpool
0.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
15.0%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
489
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
43.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
15.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.1%
5–9
5.6%
10–14
6.5%
15–19
9.5%
20–24
2.4%
25–34
5.2%
35–44
15.6%
45–54
7.8%
55–64
8.5%
65–74
6.3%
75–84
20.1%
85+
3.6%
Under 18: 27.7%
Working age (18–64): 72.3%
65 and over: 25.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.5%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
13.5%
With a Disability
15.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
92.8%
Uninsured
7.2%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
97.3%
Has a Computer
98.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago
95.4%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023