Oakland, KY Demographics

A map of Oakland's Population by Race

Oakland, Kentucky had a population of 198 in 2020. It was 85.9% White, 6.6% Black, 1.0% Asian, 1.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 5.6% 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 555 places in Kentucky, Oakland is the 484th 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

170 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 Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Oakland is ranked #391 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Oakland is more White than neighboring Smiths Grove (83.4% White), Plum Springs (76.1% White), and Bowling Green (62.7% White). Oakland is less White than neighboring Brownsville (94.7% White), and Park City (87.6% White).

Oakland's Black Population

13 residents of Oakland identify as Black, or 6.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Oakland roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Oakland is ranked #108 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Oakland is more Black than neighboring Brownsville (0.6% Black), and Park City (4.7% Black). Oakland is less Black than neighboring Smiths Grove (9.7% Black), Plum Springs (8.7% Black), and Bowling Green (13.7% Black).

Oakland's Asian Population

2 residents of Oakland identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Oakland roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Oakland is ranked #142 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Oakland is more Asian than neighboring Smiths Grove (0.5% Asian), Plum Springs (0.2% Asian), Brownsville (0% Asian), and Park City (0.3% Asian). Oakland is less Asian than neighboring Bowling Green (7.9% Asian).

Oakland's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Oakland identify as Hispanic, or 1.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Oakland roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Oakland is ranked #437 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Oakland is more Hispanic than neighboring Brownsville (0.9% Hispanic). Oakland is less Hispanic than neighboring Smiths Grove (1.9% Hispanic), Plum Springs (6.8% Hispanic), Bowling Green (9.7% Hispanic), and Park City (3.6% Hispanic).

Oakland's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Oakland identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Oakland roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Oakland is ranked #426 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Oakland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Smiths Grove (0.7% Native American/Other), Plum Springs (0.4% Native American/Other), Brownsville (0.1% Native American/Other), Bowling Green (1.5% Native American/Other), and Park City (0.3% Native American/Other).

Oakland's Multiracial Population

11 residents of Oakland identify as Multiracial, or 5.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Oakland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Oakland is ranked #67 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Oakland is more Multiracial than neighboring Smiths Grove (3.9% Multiracial), Brownsville (3.7% Multiracial), Bowling Green (4.4% Multiracial), and Park City (3.4% Multiracial). Oakland is less Multiracial than neighboring Plum Springs (7.8% Multiracial).

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