Oakland, TN Demographics

A map of Oakland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,775	6,109	67.9%	68.4%
Black	2,594	2,046	26.0%	22.9%
Multiracial	365	355	3.7%	4.0%
Hispanic	205	301	2.1%	3.4%
Asian	23	79	0.2%	0.9%
Native American/Other	17	46	0.2%	0.5%

Oakland, Tennessee has an estimated population of 9,979, a large increase from the 8,936 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.9% White, 26.0% Black, 3.7% Multiracial, 2.1% Hispanic, 0.2% Asian, and 0.2% 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 slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly more diverse than Tennessee 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 47.7% in 2020 and 47.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oakland is ranked the 68th most populous place in Tennessee, out of 504 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 71st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oakland's White Population

6,775 residents of Oakland, or 67.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oakland is slightly lower than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Oakland ranks 453rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's White population has grown by an estimated 10.9%. White residents' share of Oakland's population has decreased from 68.4% to 67.9%.

Oakland is more White than neighboring Gallaway (28.1% White), Somerville (51.3% White), and Williston (60.6% White). Oakland is less White than neighboring Arlington (77% White), and Braden (88.3% White).

Oakland's Black Population

2,594 residents of Oakland, or 26.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oakland is considerably higher than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Oakland ranks 35th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Black population has grown by an estimated 26.8%. Black residents' share of Oakland's population has increased from 22.9% to 26.0%.

Oakland is more Black than neighboring Arlington (13.1% Black), and Braden (8.8% Black). Oakland is less Black than neighboring Gallaway (66.2% Black), Somerville (39.7% Black), and Williston (36% Black).

Oakland's Asian Population

23 residents of Oakland, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oakland is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Oakland ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 70.9%. Asian residents' share of Oakland's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.2%.

Oakland is more Asian than neighboring Gallaway (0% Asian), Somerville (0.1% Asian), and Williston (0% Asian). Oakland is less Asian than neighboring Arlington (2.7% Asian), and Braden (1.6% Asian).

Oakland's Hispanic Population

205 residents of Oakland, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oakland is lower than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Oakland ranks 200th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 31.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Oakland's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.1%.

Oakland is more Hispanic than neighboring Braden (1% Hispanic), Somerville (0.3% Hispanic), and Williston (0.4% Hispanic). Oakland is less Hispanic than neighboring Arlington (2.7% Hispanic).

Oakland's Native American/Other Population

17 residents of Oakland, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oakland is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Oakland ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 63.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oakland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Oakland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Arlington (0% Native American/Other), and Braden (0% Native American/Other). Oakland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gallaway (1% Native American/Other), and Somerville (0.5% Native American/Other).

Oakland's Multiracial Population

365 residents of Oakland, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oakland is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Oakland ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Oakland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Oakland is more Multiracial than neighboring Gallaway (2.6% Multiracial), Braden (0.3% Multiracial), and Williston (2.7% Multiracial). Oakland is less Multiracial than neighboring Arlington (4.5% Multiracial), and Somerville (8.1% 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.