Oakland, IA Demographics

A map of Oakland's Population by Race

Oakland, Iowa had a population of 1,524 in 2020. It was 85.9% White, 0.4% Black, 0.7% Asian, 10.0% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 2.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Oakland, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Oakland is the 209th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Oakland's White Population

1,309 residents of Oakland identify as White, or 85.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Oakland roughly similar to the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Oakland is ranked #888 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Oakland is less White than neighboring Carson (94.4% White), Hancock (87.5% White), Macedonia (92.1% White), Henderson (89.6% White), and Avoca (90.9% White).

Oakland's Black Population

6 residents of Oakland identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Oakland roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Oakland is ranked #405 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Oakland is more Black than neighboring Hancock (0% Black), and Henderson (0% Black). Oakland is less Black than neighboring Carson (0.7% Black), and Avoca (0.7% Black).

Oakland's Asian Population

11 residents of Oakland identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Oakland roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Oakland is ranked #196 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Oakland is more Asian than neighboring Carson (0.3% Asian), Hancock (0% Asian), and Henderson (0% Asian). Oakland is less Asian than neighboring Avoca (0.8% Asian).

Oakland's Hispanic Population

153 residents of Oakland identify as Hispanic, or 10.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Oakland roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Oakland is ranked #84 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Oakland is more Hispanic than neighboring Carson (2.5% Hispanic), Hancock (2.5% Hispanic), Macedonia (3.4% Hispanic), Henderson (1.4% Hispanic), and Avoca (3.7% Hispanic).

Oakland's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Oakland identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Oakland roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Oakland is ranked #204 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Oakland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Carson (0.3% Native American/Other), and Henderson (0% Native American/Other). Oakland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hancock (3% Native American/Other).

Oakland's Multiracial Population

35 residents of Oakland identify as Multiracial, or 2.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Oakland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Oakland is ranked #606 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Oakland is more Multiracial than neighboring Carson (2% Multiracial). Oakland is less Multiracial than neighboring Hancock (7% Multiracial), Macedonia (2.6% Multiracial), Henderson (9% Multiracial), and Avoca (3.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.