Oakwood, GA Demographics

A map of Oakwood's Population by Race

Oakwood, Georgia has an estimated population of 5,862, a large increase from the 4,822 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.0% White, 29.3% Hispanic, 10.9% Black, 3.5% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oakwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oakwood has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Oakwood, that probability was 63.8% in 2020 and 60.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oakwood is ranked the 154th most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 places. 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). Oakwood was ranked the 172nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oakwood's White Population

3,166 residents of Oakwood, or 54.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oakwood is slightly higher than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Oakwood ranks 398th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakwood's White population has grown by an estimated 27.9%. White residents' share of Oakwood's population has increased from 51.3% to 54.0%.

Oakwood is more White than neighboring Gainesville (42.1% White), Rest Haven (50% White), and Buford (44.8% White). Oakwood is less White than neighboring Flowery Branch (69.3% White), and Braselton (71.3% White).

Oakwood's Black Population

637 residents of Oakwood, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oakwood is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Oakwood ranks 424th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 8.1%. Black residents' share of Oakwood's population has decreased from 14.4% to 10.9%.

Oakwood is more Black than neighboring Flowery Branch (9.1% Black), Rest Haven (0% Black), Braselton (7.5% Black), and Buford (8.3% Black). Oakwood is less Black than neighboring Gainesville (14.3% Black).

Oakwood's Asian Population

97 residents of Oakwood, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oakwood is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Oakwood ranks 97th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 30.2%. Asian residents' share of Oakwood's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.7%.

Oakwood is more Asian than neighboring Rest Haven (0% Asian). Oakwood is less Asian than neighboring Flowery Branch (2.4% Asian), Gainesville (2.9% Asian), Braselton (5.1% Asian), and Buford (8.9% Asian).

Oakwood's Hispanic Population

1,717 residents of Oakwood, or 29.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oakwood is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Oakwood ranks 30th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 29.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Oakwood's population has increased from 27.5% to 29.3%.

Oakwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Flowery Branch (14.4% Hispanic), and Braselton (13.2% Hispanic). Oakwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Gainesville (37% Hispanic), Rest Haven (45.5% Hispanic), and Buford (31.9% Hispanic).

Oakwood's Native American/Other Population

38 residents of Oakwood, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oakwood is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Oakwood ranks 401st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakwood's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 81.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oakwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Oakwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gainesville (0.3% Native American/Other), Rest Haven (0% Native American/Other), Braselton (0.1% Native American/Other), and Buford (0.5% Native American/Other). Oakwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Flowery Branch (0.9% Native American/Other).

Oakwood's Multiracial Population

207 residents of Oakwood, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oakwood is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Oakwood ranks 312th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakwood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 25.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Oakwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Oakwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Gainesville (3.3% Multiracial), and Braselton (2.8% Multiracial). Oakwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Flowery Branch (3.9% Multiracial), Rest Haven (4.5% Multiracial), and Buford (5.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.