Oakwood is a city located in Hall County Georgia. Oakwood has a 2024 population of 6,926. Oakwood is currently growing at a rate of 8.02% annually and its population has increased by 42.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,870 in 2020.
The average household income in Oakwood is $77,465 with a poverty rate of 9.65%. The median age in Oakwood is 31.1 years: 29.3 years for males, and 32 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oakwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,365 | 65.57% |
| Two or more races | 643 | 12.53% |
| Black or African American | 529 | 10.31% |
| Other race | 382 | 7.44% |
| Asian | 200 | 3.9% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,951 | 2.63 | 40.3 | 59.7 |
| Non Family | 820 | 1.44 | 26.6 | 73.4 |
| Married | 596 | 3.32 | 55.7 | 44.3 |
| Female | 378 | 4.11 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
| Male | 157 | 2.64 | 33.1 | 66.9 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
40.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 143 | 4.45% |
| Associates Degree | 355 | 11.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 397 | 12.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 234 | 7.28% |
| High School Graduate | 806 | 25.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 411 | 12.78% |
| Some College | 870 | 27.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,734 | 1,646 | 419 |
| Hispanic | 948 | 577 | 103 |
| 2+ Races | 368 | 291 | 40 |
| Black | 302 | 219 | 17 |
| Other Race | 254 | 120 | 0 |
| Asian | 156 | 144 | 84 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.93%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 53.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,271 | $83,300 | $67,604 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,019 | $125,461 | $69,792 |
| High School Graduate | $44,094 | $43,185 | $47,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,926 | $59,792 | $28,241 |
| Overall | $42,291 | $43,810 | $41,322 |
| Some College | $40,956 | $41,507 | $36,667 |
$42,291
Average Earnings
$43,810
Average Male
$41,322
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.73% of Oakwood residents speak only English, while 33.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 30.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,662 | 208 | 12.52% |
| White | 2,496 | 142 | 5.69% |
| Black | 529 | 121 | 22.87% |
| Multiple | 604 | 92 | 15.23% |
| Other | 347 | 51 | 14.7% |
| Asian | 200 | 7 | 3.5% |
9.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.68%
Male Poverty Rate
10.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oakwood is Black, with 22.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oakwood is Asian, with 3.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.19% |
| Some College | 6.29% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.99% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 18.18% |
| Female Employed | 5.71% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,583 | $82,110 |
| Households | $60,696 | $77,465 |
| Married Families | $85,833 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,500 | $68,143 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.6%
Male Marriage Rate
30.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
148
Number of Veterans
138
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 91 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 85 |
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 122 | 4.65% |
| Black | 26 | 7.26% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 0.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
76.7%
Labor Force Participation
73.7%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
60.29%
Born in Oakwood
83.28%
Native Born
16.72%
Foreign Born
10.33%
Non Citizen
6.39%
Naturalized
83.28% of Oakwood residents were born in the United States, with 60.29% having been born in Georgia. 10.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,496 | 514 | 5.72% |
| 2028 | 8,982 | 514 | 6.07% |
| 2027 | 8,468 | 514 | 6.46% |
| 2026 | 7,954 | 514 | 6.91% |
| 2025 | 7,440 | 514 | 7.42% |
| 2024 | 6,926 | 514 | 8.02% |
| 2023 | 6,412 | 429 | 7.17% |
| 2022 | 5,983 | 595 | 11.04% |
| 2021 | 5,388 | 518 | 10.64% |
| 2020 | 4,870 | 708 | 17.01% |
| 2019 | 4,162 | -6 | -0.14% |
| 2018 | 4,168 | 15 | 0.36% |
| 2017 | 4,153 | -11 | -0.26% |
| 2016 | 4,164 | 54 | 1.31% |
| 2015 | 4,110 | 22 | 0.54% |
| 2014 | 4,088 | 24 | 0.59% |
| 2013 | 4,064 | 37 | 0.92% |
| 2012 | 4,027 | 32 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 3,995 | 39 | 0.99% |
| 2010 | 3,956 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,689 | -6,807 | -71.68% |