Oakland, TN Demographics

A map of Oakland's Population by Race

Oakland, Tennessee had a population of 8,936 in 2020. It was 68.4% White, 22.9% Black, 0.9% Asian, 3.4% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.0% 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 504 places in Tennessee, Oakland is the 71st 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

6,109 residents of Oakland identify as White, or 68.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Oakland roughly similar to the White share of the population of Tennessee (70.9% White). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Oakland is ranked #453 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Oakland is more White than neighboring Gallaway (34.7% White), Somerville (54.5% White), and Williston (61.9% White). Oakland is less White than neighboring Arlington (73.7% White), and Braden (87.8% White).

Oakland's Black Population

2,046 residents of Oakland identify as Black, or 22.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Oakland slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Tennessee (15.7% Black). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Oakland is ranked #35 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Oakland is more Black than neighboring Arlington (13.2% Black), and Braden (6.3% Black). Oakland is less Black than neighboring Gallaway (58.1% Black), Somerville (37.5% Black), and Williston (32.4% Black).

Oakland's Asian Population

79 residents of Oakland identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Oakland roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Tennessee (1.9% Asian). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Oakland is ranked #122 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Oakland is more Asian than neighboring Gallaway (0.2% Asian), Braden (0% Asian), Somerville (0.4% Asian), and Williston (0% Asian). Oakland is less Asian than neighboring Arlington (2.4% Asian).

Oakland's Hispanic Population

301 residents of Oakland identify as Hispanic, or 3.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Oakland roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Tennessee (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Oakland is ranked #195 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Oakland is more Hispanic than neighboring Braden (2% Hispanic), and Williston (1.7% Hispanic). Oakland is less Hispanic than neighboring Gallaway (4% Hispanic), Arlington (5.3% Hispanic), and Somerville (3.6% Hispanic).

Oakland's Native American/Other Population

46 residents of Oakland identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Oakland roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Tennessee (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Oakland is ranked #228 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Oakland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Somerville (0.3% Native American/Other). Oakland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gallaway (1.7% Native American/Other), Arlington (0.8% Native American/Other), Braden (2% Native American/Other), and Williston (0.6% Native American/Other).

Oakland's Multiracial Population

355 residents of Oakland identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Oakland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Tennessee (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Oakland is ranked #205 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Oakland is more Multiracial than neighboring Gallaway (1.3% Multiracial), Braden (2% Multiracial), Somerville (3.7% Multiracial), and Williston (3.4% Multiracial). Oakland is less Multiracial than neighboring Arlington (4.7% Multiracial).

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