Oakland, MD Demographics

A map of Oakland's Population by Race

Oakland, Maryland has an estimated population of 2,254, a large increase from the 1,851 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.3% White, 1.9% Hispanic, 1.1% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Black. 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 Maryland 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 11.0% in 2020 and 9.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oakland is ranked the 273rd most populous place in Maryland, out of 536 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 285th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oakland's White Population

2,149 residents of Oakland, or 95.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oakland is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Oakland ranks 46th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's White population has grown by an estimated 23.2%. White residents' share of Oakland's population has increased from 94.3% to 95.3%.

Oakland is more White than neighboring Mountain Lake Park (89.8% White), and Loch Lynn Heights (95.2% White). Oakland is less White than neighboring Crellin (100% White), Deer Park (97.2% White), and Hutton (100% White).

Oakland's Black Population

7 residents of Oakland, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oakland is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Oakland ranks 461st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Black population has declined by an estimated 41.7%. Black residents' share of Oakland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Oakland is more Black than neighboring Loch Lynn Heights (0% Black), Crellin (0% Black), Deer Park (0% Black), and Hutton (0% Black). Oakland is less Black than neighboring Mountain Lake Park (0.6% Black).

Oakland's Asian Population

23 residents of Oakland, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oakland is lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Oakland ranks 430th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Asian population has grown by an estimated 283.3%. Asian residents' share of Oakland's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.0%.

Oakland is more Asian than neighboring Mountain Lake Park (0.5% Asian), Loch Lynn Heights (0% Asian), Crellin (0% Asian), Deer Park (0% Asian), and Hutton (0% Asian).

Oakland's Hispanic Population

43 residents of Oakland, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oakland is considerably lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Oakland ranks 473rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 87.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Oakland's population has increased from 1.2% to 1.9%.

Oakland is more Hispanic than neighboring Mountain Lake Park (1.8% Hispanic), Loch Lynn Heights (1.7% Hispanic), Crellin (0% Hispanic), Deer Park (0.7% Hispanic), and Hutton (0% Hispanic).

Oakland's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Oakland, 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 Oakland is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Oakland ranks 454th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oakland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Oakland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Loch Lynn Heights (0% Native American/Other), Crellin (0% Native American/Other), Deer Park (0% Native American/Other), and Hutton (0% Native American/Other). Oakland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mountain Lake Park (2.9% Native American/Other).

Oakland's Multiracial Population

24 residents of Oakland, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oakland is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Oakland ranks 377th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 61.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Oakland's population has decreased from 3.4% to 1.1%.

Oakland is more Multiracial than neighboring Crellin (0% Multiracial), and Hutton (0% Multiracial). Oakland is less Multiracial than neighboring Mountain Lake Park (4.4% Multiracial), Loch Lynn Heights (3.1% Multiracial), and Deer Park (2.1% 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.