Oakland, SC Demographics

A map of Oakland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	439	466	41.4%	42.4%
White	409	462	38.6%	42.0%
Hispanic	121	67	11.4%	6.1%
Multiracial	82	70	7.7%	6.4%
Asian	9	27	0.8%	2.5%
Native American/Other	0	7	0.0%	0.6%

Oakland, South Carolina has an estimated population of 1,060, a decrease from the 1,099 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 41.4% Black, 38.6% White, 11.4% Hispanic, 7.7% Multiracial, 0.8% Asian, and 0.0% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than South Carolina 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 63.5% in 2020 and 66.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oakland is ranked the 265th most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 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 254th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oakland's White Population

409 residents of Oakland, or 38.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oakland is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Oakland ranks 343rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's White population has declined by an estimated 11.5%. White residents' share of Oakland's population has decreased from 42.0% to 38.6%.

Oakland is less White than neighboring Stateburg (67.1% White), Cherryvale (39.6% White), Dalzell (45.1% White), Wedgefield (60.6% White), and Cane Savannah (44.9% White).

Oakland's Black Population

439 residents of Oakland, or 41.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oakland is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Oakland ranks 146th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.8%. Black residents' share of Oakland's population has decreased from 42.4% to 41.4%.

Oakland is more Black than neighboring Stateburg (14.9% Black), and Wedgefield (36.3% Black). Oakland is less Black than neighboring Cherryvale (51.4% Black), Dalzell (41.6% Black), and Cane Savannah (52.4% Black).

Oakland's Asian Population

9 residents of Oakland, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oakland is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Oakland ranks 44th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Asian residents' share of Oakland's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.8%.

Oakland is more Asian than neighboring Cherryvale (0.7% Asian), Dalzell (0% Asian), Wedgefield (0% Asian), and Cane Savannah (0% Asian). Oakland is less Asian than neighboring Stateburg (2.9% Asian).

Oakland's Hispanic Population

121 residents of Oakland, or 11.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oakland is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Oakland ranks 144th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 80.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Oakland's population has increased from 6.1% to 11.4%.

Oakland is more Hispanic than neighboring Stateburg (5.9% Hispanic), Cherryvale (3.6% Hispanic), Dalzell (4.1% Hispanic), Wedgefield (0.7% Hispanic), and Cane Savannah (0% Hispanic).

Oakland's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Oakland, or 0.0% 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 South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Oakland ranks 245th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oakland's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Oakland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dalzell (0.8% Native American/Other), and Wedgefield (0.8% Native American/Other).

Oakland's Multiracial Population

82 residents of Oakland, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oakland is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Oakland ranks 25th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 17.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Oakland's population has increased from 6.4% to 7.7%.

Oakland is more Multiracial than neighboring Cherryvale (4.7% Multiracial), Wedgefield (1.7% Multiracial), and Cane Savannah (2.7% Multiracial). Oakland is less Multiracial than neighboring Stateburg (9.2% Multiracial), and Dalzell (8.4% 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.