Census Bureau data for Oakland town 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 town
- What is the median household income in Oakland town?
- The median household income in Oakland town is $89,240 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Oakland town?
- The poverty rate in Oakland town is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Oakland town?
- $297,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Oakland town?
- The median gross rent in Oakland town is $1,815 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Oakland town residents have a college degree?
- 30.5% of adults in Oakland town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
9,544
Median Income
$89,240
Median Home Value
$297,300
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.9%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$13,924 (+18.5%)
Home Value:
+$111,500 (+60%)
Poverty Rate:
+3.3 pp (+220%)
Bachelor's+:
+7.6 pp (+33.2%)
Unemployment:
+0.8 pp (+38.1%)
Demographics
Total Population
9,544
Median Age
40.0
Female
50.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 72.1%
Black 24.2%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 2.5%
Other 0.6%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.4%
Puerto Rican
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$89,240
±$7,395
+$22,143 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$98,123
Median Family Income
$99,676
Poverty Rate
4.8%
-5.1 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
7.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
5.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
25.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.9%
$10–15k
3.3%
$15–25k
4.1%
$25–35k
6.6%
$35–50k
7.3%
$50–75k
15.0%
$75–100k
19.3%
$100–150k
27.9%
$150–200k
8.4%
$200k+
6.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
3,900
Owner-Occupied
88.1%
Renter-Occupied
11.9%
Vacancy Rate
2.8%
Median Home Value
$297,300
+$40,500 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,815
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
17.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
34.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.2%
$50–100k
1.2%
$100–200k
1.4%
$200–300k
34.1%
$300–500k
47.8%
$500k–$1M
1.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
2.4%
$500–1k
12.4%
$1–1.5k
7.1%
$1.5–2k
44.6%
$2–2.5k
33.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.3%
1 vehicle
25.1%
2 vehicles
46.3%
3+
24.2%
Housing Age
1940–1969
1.8%
1970–1999
0.1%
2000–2009
44.4%
2010+
23.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
95.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
30.5%
+0.1 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
7.9%
Some College / Associate
25.1%
Less Than High School
0.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
67.2%
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
-1.8 pp vs. state
Work from Home
9.4%
Self-Employed
7.1%
Government Workers
15.0%
Private For-Profit
77.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
18.0%
Retail
11.6%
Manufacturing
11.4%
Transportation
10.6%
Prof. Services
9.8%
Wholesale
9.5%
Construction
6.1%
Arts/Entmt.
5.8%
Public Admin
4.6%
Finance
4.5%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
Management
41.5%
Sales
23.7%
Production
14.4%
Food Prep
12.8%
Construction
7.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
37.1 min
Drove Alone
69.3%
Carpool
15.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
9.4%
Walked
0.8%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
3,790
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
55.0%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
19.1%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.0%
5–9
4.7%
10–14
6.9%
15–19
3.5%
20–24
3.9%
25–34
13.8%
35–44
13.9%
45–54
13.0%
55–64
8.8%
65–74
7.0%
75–84
10.7%
85+
5.5%
Under 18: 21.5%
Working age (18–64): 78.5%
65 and over: 17.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
3.0%
Naturalized Citizen
63.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
34.0%
Europe
31.9%
Latin America
16.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
9.1%
With a Disability
13.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
93.7%
Uninsured
6.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
94.7%
Has a Computer
97.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
90.0%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023