Oakfield, NY Demographics

A map of Oakfield's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,295	1,551	78.1%	85.6%
Hispanic	197	178	11.9%	9.8%
Multiracial	112	49	6.8%	2.7%
Black	48	25	2.9%	1.4%
Native American/Other	7	7	0.4%	0.4%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.1%

Oakfield, New York has an estimated population of 1,659, a decrease from the 1,812 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.1% White, 11.9% Hispanic, 6.8% Multiracial, 2.9% Black, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oakfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oakfield has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Oakfield, that probability was 25.7% in 2020 and 37.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oakfield is ranked the 702nd most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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). Oakfield was ranked the 659th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oakfield's White Population

1,295 residents of Oakfield, or 78.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oakfield is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Oakfield ranks 652nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakfield's White population has declined by an estimated 16.5%. White residents' share of Oakfield's population has decreased from 85.6% to 78.1%.

Oakfield is more White than neighboring Elba (73.2% White). Oakfield is less White than neighboring Batavia (82.3% White), Alexander (92.8% White), Corfu (93.4% White), and Medina (90.9% White).

Oakfield's Black Population

48 residents of Oakfield, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oakfield is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Oakfield ranks 667th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakfield's Black population has grown by an estimated 92.0%. Black residents' share of Oakfield's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.9%.

Oakfield is more Black than neighboring Elba (0% Black), Alexander (0% Black), Corfu (0.6% Black), and Medina (2.3% Black). Oakfield is less Black than neighboring Batavia (5.2% Black).

Oakfield's Asian Population

0 residents of Oakfield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oakfield is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Oakfield ranks 1133rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakfield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Oakfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Oakfield is less Asian than neighboring Batavia (1% Asian), and Medina (1.6% Asian).

Oakfield's Hispanic Population

197 residents of Oakfield, or 11.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oakfield is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Oakfield ranks 375th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Oakfield's population has increased from 9.8% to 11.9%.

Oakfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Batavia (5.7% Hispanic), Alexander (2.7% Hispanic), Corfu (4% Hispanic), and Medina (1.3% Hispanic). Oakfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Elba (15.9% Hispanic).

Oakfield's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Oakfield, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oakfield is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Oakfield ranks 914th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakfield's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Oakfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Oakfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elba (0.2% Native American/Other), and Corfu (0% Native American/Other). Oakfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alexander (1.7% Native American/Other), and Medina (0.7% Native American/Other).

Oakfield's Multiracial Population

112 residents of Oakfield, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oakfield is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Oakfield ranks 891st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakfield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 128.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Oakfield's population has increased from 2.7% to 6.8%.

Oakfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Batavia (5.4% Multiracial), Alexander (2.7% Multiracial), Corfu (2% Multiracial), and Medina (3.2% Multiracial). Oakfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Elba (10.7% 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.