Oakmont, PA Demographics

A map of Oakmont's Population by Race

Oakmont, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 6,702, a less than 1% change from the 6,758 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.3% White, 3.3% Multiracial, 2.3% Hispanic, 0.8% Black, 0.2% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oakmont, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oakmont has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Oakmont, that probability was 15.3% in 2020 and 12.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oakmont is ranked the 183rd most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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). Oakmont was ranked the 175th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oakmont's White Population

6,251 residents of Oakmont, or 93.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oakmont is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Oakmont ranks 864th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakmont's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Oakmont's population has increased from 91.9% to 93.3%.

Oakmont is more White than neighboring Verona (81.3% White), Blawnox (84.7% White), Cheswick (91.3% White), and Fox Chapel (87.1% White). Oakmont is less White than neighboring Harwick (94% White).

Oakmont's Black Population

55 residents of Oakmont, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oakmont is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Oakmont ranks 694th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakmont's Black population has declined by an estimated 53.4%. Black residents' share of Oakmont's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.8%.

Oakmont is more Black than neighboring Blawnox (0.3% Black), Cheswick (0.2% Black), Harwick (0% Black), and Fox Chapel (0.4% Black). Oakmont is less Black than neighboring Verona (12.8% Black).

Oakmont's Asian Population

11 residents of Oakmont, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oakmont is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Oakmont ranks 558th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakmont's Asian population has declined by an estimated 85.1%. Asian residents' share of Oakmont's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.2%.

Oakmont is more Asian than neighboring Cheswick (0% Asian). Oakmont is less Asian than neighboring Verona (0.6% Asian), Blawnox (10.9% Asian), Harwick (1.8% Asian), and Fox Chapel (5% Asian).

Oakmont's Hispanic Population

157 residents of Oakmont, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oakmont is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Oakmont ranks 987th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakmont's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Oakmont's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Oakmont is more Hispanic than neighboring Blawnox (0% Hispanic), and Harwick (2.1% Hispanic). Oakmont is less Hispanic than neighboring Verona (3.1% Hispanic), Cheswick (2.6% Hispanic), and Fox Chapel (3.6% Hispanic).

Oakmont's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Oakmont, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oakmont is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Oakmont ranks 1444th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakmont's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oakmont's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Oakmont is more Native American/Other than neighboring Blawnox (0% Native American/Other), Cheswick (0% Native American/Other), and Harwick (0% Native American/Other). Oakmont is less Native American/Other than neighboring Verona (0.6% Native American/Other), and Fox Chapel (0.7% Native American/Other).

Oakmont's Multiracial Population

218 residents of Oakmont, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oakmont is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Oakmont ranks 1126th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakmont's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Oakmont's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Oakmont is more Multiracial than neighboring Verona (1.6% Multiracial), Harwick (2.1% Multiracial), and Fox Chapel (3.1% Multiracial). Oakmont is less Multiracial than neighboring Blawnox (4.1% Multiracial), and Cheswick (6% 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.