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 $86,973 with a poverty rate of 16.8%. The median age in Oakland is 36.4 years: 34 years for males, and 41.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oakland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,232 | 82.13% |
| Two or more races | 209 | 13.93% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 57 | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 586 | 2.49 | 61.1 | 38.9 |
| Non Family | 229 | 1.41 | 44.5 | 55.5 |
| Married | 213 | 2.99 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Female | 87 | 3.39 | 46 | 54 |
| Male | 57 | 3.56 | 50.9 | 49.1 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
61.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 85 | 8.75% |
| Associates Degree | 117 | 12.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 161 | 16.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 40 | 4.12% |
| High School Graduate | 308 | 31.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 1.03% |
| Some College | 250 | 25.75% |
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 | 819 | 757 | 168 |
| Hispanic | 98 | 77 | 32 |
| 2+ Races | 91 | 69 | 33 |
| Islander | 46 | 35 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 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 36.26%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,594 | $63,750 | $34,063 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,875 | $0 | $60,000 |
| High School Graduate | $51,979 | $57,708 | $50,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,591 | $0 | $33,000 |
| Overall | $44,583 | $55,600 | $39,286 |
| Some College | $44,688 | $56,250 | $40,114 |
$44,583
Average Earnings
$55,600
Average Male
$39,286
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.13% of Oakland residents speak only English, while 11.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,177 | 200 | 16.99% |
| Multiple | 209 | 32 | 15.31% |
| Hispanic | 158 | 25 | 15.82% |
| Islander | 57 | 11 | 19.3% |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 100% |
16.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.12%
Male Poverty Rate
14.18%
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 Multiple, with 15.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 22.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.18% |
| High School | 17.33% |
| Some College | 8.66% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 11.08% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,684 | $100,945 |
| Households | $72,500 | $86,973 |
| Married Families | $114,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,583 | $56,332 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.5%
Male Marriage Rate
36.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
71
Number of Veterans
71
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 42 |
| Vietnam | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 42 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71 | 7.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60%
Labor Force Participation
60%
Employment Rate
0%
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
55.67%
Born in Oakland
88.6%
Native Born
11.4%
Foreign Born
5.8%
Non Citizen
5.6%
Naturalized
88.6% of Oakland residents were born in the United States, with 55.67% having been born in Iowa. 5.8% 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% |