Oakland City, IN Demographics

A map of Oakland City's Population by Race

Oakland City, Indiana has an estimated population of 2,262, a less than 1% change from the 2,279 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.6% White, 5.3% Hispanic, 3.1% Multiracial, 2.7% Native American/Other, 1.3% Black, and 0.8% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oakland City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oakland City has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Oakland City, that probability was 18.2% in 2020 and 24.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oakland City is ranked the 209th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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 City was ranked the 201st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oakland City's White Population

1,960 residents of Oakland City, or 86.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oakland City is considerably higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Oakland City ranks 440th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland City's White population has declined by an estimated 4.8%. White residents' share of Oakland City's population has decreased from 90.3% to 86.6%.

Oakland City is less White than neighboring Somerville (94.2% White), Mackey (93.2% White), Francisco (95.2% White), Spurgeon (96.3% White), and Lynnville (90.6% White).

Oakland City's Black Population

30 residents of Oakland City, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oakland City is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Oakland City ranks 104th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland City's Black population has declined by an estimated 38.8%. Black residents' share of Oakland City's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.3%.

Oakland City is more Black than neighboring Somerville (0.8% Black), Mackey (0% Black), Spurgeon (0% Black), and Lynnville (0% Black). Oakland City is less Black than neighboring Francisco (3.5% Black).

Oakland City's Asian Population

19 residents of Oakland City, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oakland City is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Oakland City ranks 370th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland City's Asian population has grown by an estimated 171.4%. Asian residents' share of Oakland City's population has increased from 0.3% to 0.8%.

Oakland City is more Asian than neighboring Somerville (0% Asian), Mackey (0% Asian), Francisco (0% Asian), Spurgeon (0% Asian), and Lynnville (0% Asian).

Oakland City's Hispanic Population

121 residents of Oakland City, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oakland City is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Oakland City ranks 373rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 108.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Oakland City's population has increased from 2.5% to 5.3%.

Oakland City is more Hispanic than neighboring Somerville (1.2% Hispanic), Mackey (0% Hispanic), Francisco (0% Hispanic), and Spurgeon (0% Hispanic). Oakland City is less Hispanic than neighboring Lynnville (6.1% Hispanic).

Oakland City's Native American/Other Population

61 residents of Oakland City, or 2.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oakland City is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Oakland City ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland City's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 125.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oakland City's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.7%.

Oakland City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Somerville (2.1% Native American/Other), Mackey (0% Native American/Other), Francisco (0% Native American/Other), Spurgeon (0% Native American/Other), and Lynnville (0% Native American/Other).

Oakland City's Multiracial Population

71 residents of Oakland City, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oakland City is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Oakland City ranks 345th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 11.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Oakland City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.

Oakland City is more Multiracial than neighboring Somerville (1.6% Multiracial), and Francisco (1.3% Multiracial). Oakland City is less Multiracial than neighboring Mackey (6.8% Multiracial), Spurgeon (3.7% Multiracial), and Lynnville (3.3% 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.