Oakland, SC Demographics
A map of Oakland's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 466 | 42.4% |
White | 462 | 42.0% |
Multiracial | 70 | 6.4% |
Hispanic | 67 | 6.1% |
Asian | 27 | 2.5% |
Native American/Other | 7 | 0.6% |
Oakland, South Carolina had a population of 1,099 in 2020. It was 42.0% White, 42.4% Black, 2.5% Asian, 6.1% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 6.4% 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 475 places in South Carolina, Oakland is the 254th 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
462 residents of Oakland identify as White, or 42.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Oakland considerably less than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Oakland is ranked #343 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Oakland is more White than neighboring Cherryvale (35.5% White). Oakland is less White than neighboring Stateburg (65.9% White), Dalzell (42.7% White), Wedgefield (58.1% White), and Cane Savannah (56% White).
Oakland's Black Population
466 residents of Oakland identify as Black, or 42.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Oakland larger than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Oakland is ranked #146 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Oakland is more Black than neighboring Stateburg (21.5% Black), Wedgefield (31.1% Black), and Cane Savannah (35.6% Black). Oakland is less Black than neighboring Cherryvale (52.6% Black), and Dalzell (46% Black).
Oakland's Asian Population
27 residents of Oakland identify as Asian, or 2.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Oakland roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Oakland is ranked #43 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Oakland is more Asian than neighboring Cherryvale (0.7% Asian), Dalzell (1.3% Asian), Wedgefield (0.6% Asian), and Cane Savannah (0.9% Asian). Oakland is less Asian than neighboring Stateburg (2.8% Asian).
Oakland's Hispanic Population
67 residents of Oakland identify as Hispanic, or 6.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Oakland roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Oakland is ranked #140 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Oakland is more Hispanic than neighboring Stateburg (4.9% Hispanic), Cherryvale (5.6% Hispanic), Dalzell (3.2% Hispanic), Wedgefield (2.9% Hispanic), and Cane Savannah (2.4% Hispanic).
Oakland's Native American/Other Population
7 residents of Oakland identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Oakland roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Oakland is ranked #239 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Oakland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stateburg (0.7% Native American/Other), Cherryvale (0.8% Native American/Other), Dalzell (1% Native American/Other), Wedgefield (1.1% Native American/Other), and Cane Savannah (0.9% Native American/Other).
Oakland's Multiracial Population
70 residents of Oakland identify as Multiracial, or 6.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Oakland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Oakland is ranked #25 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Oakland is more Multiracial than neighboring Stateburg (4.3% Multiracial), Cherryvale (4.8% Multiracial), Dalzell (5.6% Multiracial), Wedgefield (6.2% Multiracial), and Cane Savannah (4.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.