Oakland is a CDP located in Lee County South Carolina. Oakland has a 2024 population of 912. Oakland is currently declining at a rate of -2.46% annually and its population has decreased by -27.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,265 in 2020.
The average household income in Oakland is $69,306 with a poverty rate of 21.53%. The median age in Oakland is 40.8 years: 40.8 years for males, and 40.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oakland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 390 | 43.29% |
| Black or African American | 377 | 41.84% |
| Two or more races | 126 | 13.98% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.89% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 434 | 2.08 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Non Family | 198 | 1.07 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Married | 164 | 3.07 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Female | 72 | 2.58 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
60.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 23 | 3.73% |
| Associates Degree | 116 | 18.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 36 | 5.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 143 | 23.18% |
| High School Graduate | 148 | 23.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 151 | 24.47% |
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 | 325 | 302 | 78 |
| Black | 164 | 164 | 53 |
| 2+ Races | 84 | 84 | 48 |
| Hispanic | 50 | 50 | 0 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 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 57.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,388 | $0 | $66,806 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $61,023 | $75,653 | $47,344 |
| Some College | $47,219 | $75,781 | $46,031 |
$61,023
Average Earnings
$75,653
Average Male
$47,344
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.98% of Oakland residents speak only English, while 9.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 377 | 186 | 49.34% |
| White | 339 | 8 | 2.36% |
21.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.79%
Male Poverty Rate
30.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oakland is Black, with 49.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oakland is White, with 2.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 40%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,714 | $66,747 |
| Households | $61,875 | $69,306 |
| Married Families | $96,107 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $60,625 | $72,356 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.9%
Male Marriage Rate
42.1%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
208
Number of Veterans
151
Male Veterans
57
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 94 |
| Vietnam | 74 |
| First Gulf War | 46 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 78 |
| 75+ | 62 |
| 35 to 54 | 46 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 168 | 46.54% |
| Black | 26 | 12.5% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 14.74% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.1%
Labor Force Participation
43.1%
Employment Rate
8.5%
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
46.17%
Born in Oakland
98.11%
Native Born
1.89%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.89%
Naturalized
98.11% of Oakland residents were born in the United States, with 46.17% having been born in South Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 912 | -23 | -2.46% |
| 2023 | 935 | -23 | -2.4% |
| 2022 | 958 | -80 | -7.71% |
| 2021 | 1,038 | -227 | -17.94% |
| 2020 | 1,265 | 177 | 16.27% |
| 2019 | 1,088 | -52 | -4.56% |
| 2018 | 1,140 | 210 | 22.58% |
| 2017 | 930 | 78 | 9.15% |
| 2016 | 852 | -229 | -21.18% |
| 2015 | 1,081 | -186 | -14.68% |
| 2014 | 1,267 | 2 | 0.16% |
| 2013 | 1,265 | -491 | -27.96% |
| 2012 | 1,756 | 107 | 6.49% |
| 2011 | 1,649 | 417 | 33.85% |
| 2010 | 1,232 | 0 | 0% |