Oakland, AR Demographics

A map of Oakland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	146	71	100.0%	98.6%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	1.4%
Hispanic	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Multiracial	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Oakland, Arkansas has an estimated population of 146, a dramatic increase from the 72 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oakland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oakland has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Oakland, that probability was 2.7% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oakland is ranked the 483rd most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 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). Oakland was ranked the 576th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oakland's White Population

146 residents of Oakland, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oakland is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Oakland ranks 2nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's White population has grown by an estimated 105.6%. White residents' share of Oakland's population has increased from 98.6% to 100.0%.

Oakland is more White than neighboring Pontiac (80.7% White), Bull Shoals (86.1% White), Lakeview (95.9% White), Midway (89.4% White), and Sundown (97.8% White).

Oakland's Black Population

0 residents of Oakland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oakland is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Oakland ranks 483rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Oakland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Oakland is less Black than neighboring Bull Shoals (0.1% Black).

Oakland's Asian Population

0 residents of Oakland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oakland is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Oakland ranks 68th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Oakland's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Oakland is less Asian than neighboring Bull Shoals (5.9% Asian), Lakeview (0.1% Asian), and Midway (7.5% Asian).

Oakland's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Oakland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oakland is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Oakland ranks 587th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Hispanic population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Hispanic residents' share of Oakland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Oakland is less Hispanic than neighboring Pontiac (5.7% Hispanic), Bull Shoals (1.9% Hispanic), and Lakeview (0.9% Hispanic).

Oakland's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Oakland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oakland is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Oakland ranks 478th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Oakland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Oakland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bull Shoals (2.4% Native American/Other), and Lakeview (0.5% Native American/Other).

Oakland's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Oakland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oakland is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Oakland ranks 616th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Multiracial population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Multiracial residents' share of Oakland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Oakland is less Multiracial than neighboring Pontiac (13.6% Multiracial), Bull Shoals (3.6% Multiracial), Lakeview (2.6% Multiracial), Midway (3% Multiracial), and Sundown (2.2% 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.