Oakland, NJ Demographics
A map of Oakland's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 10,370 | 81.3% |
Hispanic | 1,210 | 9.5% |
Asian | 605 | 4.7% |
Multiracial | 401 | 3.1% |
Black | 119 | 0.9% |
Native American/Other | 43 | 0.3% |
Oakland, New Jersey had a population of 12,748 in 2020. It was 81.3% White, 0.9% Black, 4.7% Asian, 9.5% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 3.1% 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 701 places in New Jersey, Oakland is the 106th 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
10,370 residents of Oakland identify as White, or 81.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Oakland considerably larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Oakland is ranked #237 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Oakland is more White than neighboring Franklin Lakes (79% White), Wanaque (74% White), Pompton Lakes (70% White), and Riverdale (79.6% White). Oakland is less White than neighboring Pines Lake (81.7% White).
Oakland's Black Population
119 residents of Oakland identify as Black, or 0.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Oakland slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Oakland is ranked #582 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Oakland is less Black than neighboring Franklin Lakes (1.6% Black), Pines Lake (1.4% Black), Wanaque (2.7% Black), Pompton Lakes (1.5% Black), and Riverdale (2.1% Black).
Oakland's Asian Population
605 residents of Oakland identify as Asian, or 4.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Oakland slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Oakland is ranked #280 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Oakland is less Asian than neighboring Franklin Lakes (9.5% Asian), Pines Lake (7.3% Asian), Wanaque (4.8% Asian), Pompton Lakes (5.3% Asian), and Riverdale (5.3% Asian).
Oakland's Hispanic Population
1,210 residents of Oakland identify as Hispanic, or 9.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Oakland less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Oakland is ranked #342 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Oakland is more Hispanic than neighboring Franklin Lakes (7.1% Hispanic), and Pines Lake (6.8% Hispanic). Oakland is less Hispanic than neighboring Wanaque (14.7% Hispanic), Pompton Lakes (19.5% Hispanic), and Riverdale (10% Hispanic).
Oakland's Native American/Other Population
43 residents of Oakland identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Oakland roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Oakland is ranked #545 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Oakland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Riverdale (0.2% Native American/Other). Oakland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Franklin Lakes (0.5% Native American/Other), Pines Lake (0.6% Native American/Other), Wanaque (0.8% Native American/Other), and Pompton Lakes (0.6% Native American/Other).
Oakland's Multiracial Population
401 residents of Oakland identify as Multiracial, or 3.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Oakland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Oakland is ranked #346 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Oakland is more Multiracial than neighboring Franklin Lakes (2.4% Multiracial), Pines Lake (2.3% Multiracial), Pompton Lakes (3% Multiracial), and Riverdale (2.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.