Oakland, NJ Demographics

A map of Oakland's Population by Race

Oakland, New Jersey has an estimated population of 12,768, a less than 1% change from the 12,748 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.6% White, 11.6% Hispanic, 4.5% Asian, 2.6% Black, 2.2% Multiracial, and 1.4% 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey 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 32.6% in 2020 and 38.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oakland is ranked the 108th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 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 106th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oakland's White Population

9,912 residents of Oakland, or 77.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oakland is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Oakland ranks 237th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's White population has declined by an estimated 4.4%. White residents' share of Oakland's population has decreased from 81.3% to 77.6%.

Oakland is more White than neighboring Franklin Lakes (71.3% White), Wanaque (69.5% White), and Pompton Lakes (73% White). Oakland is less White than neighboring Pines Lake (80.6% White), and Riverdale (81.1% White).

Oakland's Black Population

336 residents of Oakland, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oakland is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Oakland ranks 586th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Black population has grown by an estimated 182.4%. Black residents' share of Oakland's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.6%.

Oakland is more Black than neighboring Pines Lake (0.4% Black), Pompton Lakes (1.6% Black), and Riverdale (0.9% Black). Oakland is less Black than neighboring Franklin Lakes (5.3% Black), and Wanaque (4.1% Black).

Oakland's Asian Population

570 residents of Oakland, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oakland is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Oakland ranks 280th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 5.8%. Asian residents' share of Oakland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

Oakland is more Asian than neighboring Pines Lake (2.2% Asian), and Riverdale (3.3% Asian). Oakland is less Asian than neighboring Franklin Lakes (12.7% Asian), Wanaque (6.1% Asian), and Pompton Lakes (4.6% Asian).

Oakland's Hispanic Population

1,485 residents of Oakland, or 11.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oakland is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Oakland ranks 346th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 22.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Oakland's population has increased from 9.5% to 11.6%.

Oakland is more Hispanic than neighboring Franklin Lakes (7.8% Hispanic), Pines Lake (9.7% Hispanic), and Riverdale (10.4% Hispanic). Oakland is less Hispanic than neighboring Wanaque (14.9% Hispanic), and Pompton Lakes (17% Hispanic).

Oakland's Native American/Other Population

178 residents of Oakland, or 1.4% 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 New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Oakland ranks 556th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 314.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oakland's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.4%.

Oakland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Franklin Lakes (0.4% Native American/Other), Pines Lake (0.4% Native American/Other), Wanaque (1.1% Native American/Other), Pompton Lakes (0.2% Native American/Other), and Riverdale (0.3% Native American/Other).

Oakland's Multiracial Population

287 residents of Oakland, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oakland is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Oakland ranks 348th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 28.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Oakland's population has decreased from 3.1% to 2.2%.

Oakland is less Multiracial than neighboring Franklin Lakes (2.5% Multiracial), Pines Lake (6.7% Multiracial), Wanaque (4.3% Multiracial), Pompton Lakes (3.7% Multiracial), and Riverdale (4.1% 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.