Oakland, MO Demographics

A map of Oakland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,439	1,268	92.1%	91.2%
Hispanic	49	25	3.1%	1.8%
Multiracial	36	32	2.3%	2.3%
Black	20	39	1.3%	2.8%
Asian	11	17	0.7%	1.2%
Native American/Other	7	9	0.4%	0.6%

Oakland, Missouri has an estimated population of 1,562, a large increase from the 1,390 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.1% White, 3.1% Hispanic, 2.3% Multiracial, 1.3% Black, 0.7% Asian, and 0.4% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri 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 16.6% in 2020 and 14.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oakland is ranked the 310th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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 312th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oakland's White Population

1,439 residents of Oakland, or 92.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oakland is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Oakland ranks 401st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's White population has grown by an estimated 13.5%. White residents' share of Oakland's population has increased from 91.2% to 92.1%.

Oakland is more White than neighboring Crestwood (91.2% White), Warson Woods (87% White), Webster Groves (81.1% White), and Kirkwood (81.5% White). Oakland is less White than neighboring Glendale (92.5% White).

Oakland's Black Population

20 residents of Oakland, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oakland is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Oakland ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Black population has declined by an estimated 48.7%. Black residents' share of Oakland's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.3%.

Oakland is more Black than neighboring Glendale (0% Black), and Warson Woods (0.3% Black). Oakland is less Black than neighboring Crestwood (2.5% Black), Webster Groves (5.2% Black), and Kirkwood (4.4% Black).

Oakland's Asian Population

11 residents of Oakland, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oakland is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Oakland ranks 154th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 35.3%. Asian residents' share of Oakland's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.7%.

Oakland is less Asian than neighboring Glendale (1.1% Asian), Crestwood (0.9% Asian), Warson Woods (2.7% Asian), Webster Groves (1.8% Asian), and Kirkwood (2% Asian).

Oakland's Hispanic Population

49 residents of Oakland, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oakland is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Oakland ranks 677th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 96.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Oakland's population has increased from 1.8% to 3.1%.

Oakland is more Hispanic than neighboring Glendale (2.3% Hispanic), Crestwood (2.3% Hispanic), Warson Woods (2% Hispanic), and Kirkwood (2.7% Hispanic). Oakland is less Hispanic than neighboring Webster Groves (3.3% Hispanic).

Oakland's Native American/Other Population

7 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 Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Oakland ranks 517th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 22.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oakland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Oakland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Glendale (0% Native American/Other), Crestwood (0.1% Native American/Other), Warson Woods (0% Native American/Other), and Webster Groves (0.2% Native American/Other).

Oakland's Multiracial Population

36 residents of Oakland, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oakland is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Oakland ranks 942nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Oakland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Oakland is less Multiracial than neighboring Glendale (4.1% Multiracial), Crestwood (3% Multiracial), Warson Woods (7.9% Multiracial), Webster Groves (8.4% Multiracial), and Kirkwood (9% 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.