Oakland is a city located in Pottawattamie County Iowa. Oakland has a 2024 population of 1,516. Oakland is currently declining at a rate of -0.13% annually and its population has decreased by -0.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,522 in 2020.
The average household income in Oakland is $75,533 with a poverty rate of 17.94%. The median age in Oakland is 37.5 years: 32.5 years for males, and 43.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oakland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,336 | 79.62% |
| Two or more races | 214 | 12.75% |
| Other race | 90 | 5.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 32 | 1.91% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.3% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.06% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 607 | 2.69 | 61.3 | 38.7 |
| Married | 254 | 3.22 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Non Family | 203 | 1.44 | 38.4 | 61.6 |
| Female | 76 | 3.71 | 48.7 | 51.3 |
| Male | 74 | 3.24 | 66.2 | 33.8 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
61.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 100 | 9.14% |
| Associates Degree | 111 | 10.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 179 | 16.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 51 | 4.66% |
| High School Graduate | 363 | 33.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 0.91% |
| Some College | 280 | 25.59% |
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 | 883 | 806 | 169 |
| Hispanic | 171 | 145 | 58 |
| Other Race | 84 | 58 | 22 |
| 2+ Races | 69 | 68 | 39 |
| Islander | 25 | 19 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 56.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $31,438 | $61,250 | $30,938 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,643 | $58,438 | $68,750 |
| High School Graduate | $50,917 | $51,875 | $50,278 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,125 | $43,317 | $14,500 |
| Overall | $39,591 | $44,397 | $36,250 |
| Some College | $38,723 | $40,417 | $37,888 |
$39,591
Average Earnings
$44,397
Average Male
$36,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.92% of Oakland residents speak only English, while 15.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,237 | 250 | 20.21% |
| Multiple | 214 | 36 | 16.82% |
| Hispanic | 262 | 28 | 10.69% |
| Islander | 32 | 6 | 18.75% |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 100% |
17.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.51%
Male Poverty Rate
16.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oakland is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oakland is Hispanic, with 10.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 21.08% |
| High School | 18.6% |
| Some College | 11.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 11.25% |
| Male Employed | 6.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,313 | $84,370 |
| Households | $71,635 | $75,533 |
| Married Families | $93,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,632 | $48,442 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.0%
Male Marriage Rate
40.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
81
Number of Veterans
81
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 48 |
| Vietnam | 25 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 48 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81 | 7.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.2%
Labor Force Participation
58.5%
Employment Rate
1.3%
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
54.71%
Born in Oakland
86.71%
Native Born
13.29%
Foreign Born
7.69%
Non Citizen
5.6%
Naturalized
86.71% of Oakland residents were born in the United States, with 54.71% having been born in Iowa. 7.69% 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 | 1,510 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2028 | 1,511 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2027 | 1,512 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2026 | 1,514 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2025 | 1,515 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2024 | 1,516 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2023 | 1,518 | 5 | 0.33% |
| 2022 | 1,513 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2021 | 1,512 | -10 | -0.66% |
| 2020 | 1,522 | 24 | 1.6% |
| 2019 | 1,498 | -9 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 1,507 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2017 | 1,509 | -4 | -0.26% |
| 2016 | 1,513 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2015 | 1,515 | 6 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 1,509 | 5 | 0.33% |
| 2013 | 1,504 | -6 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 1,510 | -14 | -0.92% |
| 2011 | 1,524 | -5 | -0.33% |
| 2010 | 1,529 | 0 | 0% |