Oakland, MS Demographics

A map of Oakland's Population by Race

Oakland, Mississippi had a population of 462 in 2020. It was 25.8% White, 70.3% Black, 0.0% Asian, 1.5% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 2.2% 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 428 places in Mississippi, Oakland is the 268th 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

119 residents of Oakland identify as White, or 25.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Oakland considerably less than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Oakland is ranked #317 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Oakland is more White than neighboring Charleston (22.6% White). Oakland is less White than neighboring Tillatoba (78.9% White), Pope (71.6% White), Courtland (43.6% White), and Coffeeville (32.2% White).

Oakland's Black Population

325 residents of Oakland identify as Black, or 70.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Oakland considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Oakland is ranked #104 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Oakland is more Black than neighboring Tillatoba (13.7% Black), Pope (22% Black), Courtland (50.9% Black), and Coffeeville (65% Black). Oakland is less Black than neighboring Charleston (75% Black).

Oakland's Asian Population

0 residents of Oakland identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Oakland roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Oakland is ranked #251 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Oakland is less Asian than neighboring Charleston (0.2% Asian), and Coffeeville (0.3% Asian).

Oakland's Hispanic Population

7 residents of Oakland identify as Hispanic, or 1.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Oakland roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Oakland is ranked #255 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Oakland is more Hispanic than neighboring Charleston (0.8% Hispanic), Pope (1.1% Hispanic), and Coffeeville (0.4% Hispanic). Oakland is less Hispanic than neighboring Tillatoba (3.2% Hispanic), and Courtland (2.1% Hispanic).

Oakland's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Oakland identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Oakland roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Oakland is ranked #261 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Oakland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tillatoba (0% Native American/Other), and Charleston (0% Native American/Other). Oakland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pope (1.1% Native American/Other), and Coffeeville (0.4% Native American/Other).

Oakland's Multiracial Population

10 residents of Oakland identify as Multiracial, or 2.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Oakland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Oakland is ranked #243 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Oakland is more Multiracial than neighboring Charleston (1.4% Multiracial), and Coffeeville (1.8% Multiracial). Oakland is less Multiracial than neighboring Tillatoba (4.2% Multiracial), Pope (4.1% Multiracial), and Courtland (3.2% Multiracial).

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