Oaktown, IN Demographics

A map of Oaktown's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	812	531	94.4%	91.4%
Hispanic	27	23	3.1%	4.0%
Multiracial	21	18	2.4%	3.1%
Black	0	5	0.0%	0.9%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.2%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	0.5%

Oaktown, Indiana has an estimated population of 860, a dramatic increase from the 581 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.4% White, 3.1% Hispanic, 2.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oaktown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oaktown has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Oaktown, that probability was 16.2% in 2020 and 10.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oaktown is ranked the 384th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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). Oaktown was ranked the 439th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oaktown's White Population

812 residents of Oaktown, or 94.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oaktown is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Oaktown ranks 383rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oaktown's White population has grown by an estimated 52.9%. White residents' share of Oaktown's population has increased from 91.4% to 94.4%.

Oaktown is more White than neighboring Carlisle (93.1% White), Russellville (62.1% White), Bruceville (89.2% White), and Freelandville (82.4% White). Oaktown is less White than neighboring Emison (100% White).

Oaktown's Black Population

0 residents of Oaktown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oaktown is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Oaktown ranks 216th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oaktown's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Oaktown's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Oaktown is less Black than neighboring Carlisle (0.3% Black), and Russellville (6.9% Black).

Oaktown's Asian Population

0 residents of Oaktown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oaktown is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Oaktown ranks 445th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oaktown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Oaktown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Oaktown's Hispanic Population

27 residents of Oaktown, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oaktown is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Oaktown ranks 234th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oaktown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 17.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Oaktown's population has decreased from 4.0% to 3.1%.

Oaktown is more Hispanic than neighboring Emison (0% Hispanic), Carlisle (0.3% Hispanic), Russellville (0% Hispanic), and Freelandville (0% Hispanic). Oaktown is less Hispanic than neighboring Bruceville (5.6% Hispanic).

Oaktown's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Oaktown, 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 Oaktown is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Oaktown ranks 269th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oaktown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oaktown's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Oaktown's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Oaktown, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oaktown is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Oaktown ranks 422nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oaktown's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Oaktown's population has decreased from 3.1% to 2.4%.

Oaktown is more Multiracial than neighboring Emison (0% Multiracial). Oaktown is less Multiracial than neighboring Carlisle (6.3% Multiracial), Russellville (31% Multiracial), Bruceville (5.2% Multiracial), and Freelandville (17.6% 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.