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Oakland, Mississippi

Last updated: 2024 BLS data · Page refreshed:

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates
402
Population
$32,697
Median Income
47.4
Median Age

Demographics

Oakland has a population of 402 with a median age of 47.4. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

Black
69.7%
Other
14.9%
White
11.7%
Asian
2.7%
Hispanic
1.0%
Demographic Value
Total Population402
Median Age47.4
White11.7%
Black or African American69.7%
Asian2.7%
Hispanic or Latino1.0%
Other / Two or More Races14.9%
Oakland, Mississippi — racial composition (Census ACS 2024)Donut chart of 5 segments totaling 100.Black: 69.7%Other: 14.9%White: 11.7%Asian: 2.7%Other: 1.0%402PopulationBlackBlack69.7%OtherOther14.9%WhiteWhite11.7%AsianAsian2.7%OtherOther1.0%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Oakland is $32,697, which is 59.4% below the national median of $80,610. The per capita income is $21,710. The poverty rate is 16.7%.

$32,697
Median Household Income
$21,710
Per Capita Income
16.7%
Poverty Rate

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Education

In Oakland, 83.2% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5.7% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
83.2%
Bachelor's+
8.9%
Graduate+
5.7%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher83.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher8.9%
Graduate or Professional Degree5.7%

Housing

63.7%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Homeownership Rate63.7%
Vacancy Rate22.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Oakland, Mississippi?
The population of Oakland, Mississippi is 402 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Oakland, Mississippi?
The median household income in Oakland, Mississippi is $32,697. This is 59.4% below the national median of $80,610.
What percentage of people in Oakland have a college degree?
In Oakland, Mississippi, 8.9% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 83.2% have a high school diploma or higher.

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