Oakland, OK Demographics
A map of Oakland's Population by Race
Oakland, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 1,142, a dramatic increase from the 831 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.2% Hispanic, 34.4% White, 11.6% Multiracial, 9.2% Native American/Other, 0.4% Asian, and 0.2% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Oklahoma 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 62.7% in 2020 and 66.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Oakland is ranked the 214th most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 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 257th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Oakland's White Population
393 residents of Oakland, or 34.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oakland is significantly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Oakland ranks 781st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's White population has grown by an estimated 29.3%. White residents' share of Oakland's population has decreased from 36.6% to 34.4%.
Oakland is less White than neighboring Madill (37.8% White), Mannsville (57.2% White), Kingston (76% White), Earl (70% White), and Ravia (66.2% White).
Oakland's Black Population
2 residents of Oakland, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oakland is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Oakland ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Black population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Black residents' share of Oakland's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.2%.
Oakland is more Black than neighboring Mannsville (0% Black), Kingston (0% Black), and Earl (0% Black). Oakland is less Black than neighboring Madill (1.6% Black), and Ravia (1.6% Black).
Oakland's Asian Population
4 residents of Oakland, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oakland is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Oakland ranks 404th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Asian population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Asian residents' share of Oakland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.
Oakland is more Asian than neighboring Mannsville (0% Asian), Kingston (0% Asian), Earl (0% Asian), and Ravia (0% Asian). Oakland is less Asian than neighboring Madill (0.9% Asian).
Oakland's Hispanic Population
505 residents of Oakland, or 44.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oakland is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Oakland ranks 7th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 27.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Oakland's population has decreased from 47.8% to 44.2%.
Oakland is more Hispanic than neighboring Madill (41.1% Hispanic), Mannsville (15% Hispanic), Kingston (7.3% Hispanic), Earl (3.3% Hispanic), and Ravia (9.2% Hispanic).
Oakland's Native American/Other Population
105 residents of Oakland, or 9.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oakland is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Oakland ranks 506th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 56.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oakland's population has increased from 8.1% to 9.2%.
Oakland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Madill (8% Native American/Other), and Mannsville (8.4% Native American/Other). Oakland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kingston (9.5% Native American/Other), Earl (26.7% Native American/Other), and Ravia (10% Native American/Other).
Oakland's Multiracial Population
133 residents of Oakland, or 11.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oakland is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Oakland ranks 647th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 146.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Oakland's population has increased from 6.5% to 11.6%.
Oakland is more Multiracial than neighboring Madill (10.5% Multiracial), Kingston (7.2% Multiracial), and Earl (0% Multiracial). Oakland is less Multiracial than neighboring Mannsville (19.4% Multiracial), and Ravia (13% 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.