Oakland, FL Demographics

A map of Oakland's Population by Race

Oakland, Florida has an estimated population of 3,646, an increase from the 3,516 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.9% White, 26.1% Black, 11.1% Multiracial, 8.6% Hispanic, 3.0% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly more diverse than Florida 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 58.6% in 2020 and 65.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oakland is ranked the 556th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 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 551st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oakland's White Population

1,856 residents of Oakland, or 50.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oakland is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Oakland ranks 570th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's White population has declined by an estimated 13.1%. White residents' share of Oakland's population has decreased from 60.8% to 50.9%.

Oakland is more White than neighboring Tildenville (32.2% White), Winter Garden (48.7% White), and Clermont (47.2% White). Oakland is less White than neighboring Montverde (74.4% White), and Ferndale (100% White).

Oakland's Black Population

953 residents of Oakland, or 26.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oakland is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Oakland ranks 286th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Black population has grown by an estimated 114.2%. Black residents' share of Oakland's population has increased from 12.7% to 26.1%.

Oakland is more Black than neighboring Winter Garden (15.1% Black), Montverde (6.3% Black), Clermont (13.3% Black), and Ferndale (0% Black). Oakland is less Black than neighboring Tildenville (36.1% Black).

Oakland's Asian Population

108 residents of Oakland, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oakland is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Oakland ranks 129th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 15.6%. Asian residents' share of Oakland's population has decreased from 3.6% to 3.0%.

Oakland is more Asian than neighboring Tildenville (0% Asian), Montverde (1.1% Asian), and Ferndale (0% Asian). Oakland is less Asian than neighboring Winter Garden (6.3% Asian), and Clermont (5.4% Asian).

Oakland's Hispanic Population

314 residents of Oakland, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oakland is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Oakland ranks 395th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 42.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Oakland's population has decreased from 15.5% to 8.6%.

Oakland is more Hispanic than neighboring Ferndale (0% Hispanic). Oakland is less Hispanic than neighboring Tildenville (31.7% Hispanic), Winter Garden (22.7% Hispanic), Montverde (11.5% Hispanic), and Clermont (24.4% Hispanic).

Oakland's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Oakland, or 0.3% 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 Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Oakland ranks 41st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 83.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oakland's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.3%.

Oakland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tildenville (0% Native American/Other), Montverde (0% Native American/Other), and Ferndale (0% Native American/Other). Oakland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Winter Garden (0.9% Native American/Other), and Clermont (1.2% Native American/Other).

Oakland's Multiracial Population

404 residents of Oakland, or 11.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oakland is higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Oakland ranks 110th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 107.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Oakland's population has increased from 5.5% to 11.1%.

Oakland is more Multiracial than neighboring Tildenville (0% Multiracial), Winter Garden (6.3% Multiracial), Montverde (6.7% Multiracial), Clermont (8.6% Multiracial), and Ferndale (0% 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.