Oakland, NE Demographics

A map of Oakland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,419	1,214	91.4%	88.7%
Multiracial	87	56	5.6%	4.1%
Native American/Other	30	36	1.9%	2.6%
Hispanic	9	42	0.6%	3.1%
Black	7	8	0.5%	0.6%
Asian	0	13	0.0%	0.9%

Oakland, Nebraska has an estimated population of 1,552, a large increase from the 1,369 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.4% White, 5.6% Multiracial, 1.9% Native American/Other, 0.6% Hispanic, 0.5% Black, and 0.0% Asian. 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 Nebraska 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 21.0% in 2020 and 16.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oakland is ranked the 81st most populous place in Nebraska, out of 593 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 85th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oakland's White Population

1,419 residents of Oakland, or 91.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oakland is significantly higher than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Oakland ranks 391st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's White population has grown by an estimated 16.9%. White residents' share of Oakland's population has increased from 88.7% to 91.4%.

Oakland is more White than neighboring Lyons (79.4% White), Craig (79.6% White), Bancroft (89.2% White), and Rosalie (22.3% White). Oakland is less White than neighboring Uehling (92.2% White).

Oakland's Black Population

7 residents of Oakland, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oakland is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Oakland ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Black population has declined by an estimated 12.5%. Black residents' share of Oakland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Oakland is more Black than neighboring Uehling (0% Black), Craig (0% Black), Bancroft (0% Black), and Rosalie (0% Black). Oakland is less Black than neighboring Lyons (0.6% 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 slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Oakland ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 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 0.9% to 0.0%.

Oakland's Hispanic Population

9 residents of Oakland, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oakland is considerably lower than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Oakland ranks 350th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 78.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Oakland's population has decreased from 3.1% to 0.6%.

Oakland is less Hispanic than neighboring Lyons (7.1% Hispanic), Uehling (1.2% Hispanic), Craig (10.6% Hispanic), Bancroft (1.7% Hispanic), and Rosalie (7.3% Hispanic).

Oakland's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of Oakland, or 1.9% 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 Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Oakland ranks 59th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oakland's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.9%.

Oakland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Craig (0.9% Native American/Other). Oakland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lyons (4.8% Native American/Other), Uehling (2.9% Native American/Other), Bancroft (4.9% Native American/Other), and Rosalie (69.2% Native American/Other).

Oakland's Multiracial Population

87 residents of Oakland, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oakland is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Oakland ranks 144th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 55.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Oakland's population has increased from 4.1% to 5.6%.

Oakland is more Multiracial than neighboring Uehling (3.7% Multiracial), Bancroft (4.2% Multiracial), and Rosalie (1.2% Multiracial). Oakland is less Multiracial than neighboring Lyons (8.1% Multiracial), and Craig (8.8% 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.