Oakwood, PA Demographics

A map of Oakwood's Population by Race

Oakwood, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,253, a slight increase from the 2,215 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.3% White, 4.6% Black, 3.6% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, 0.9% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oakwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oakwood 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 Oakwood, that probability was 25.4% in 2020 and 23.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oakwood is ranked the 607th 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). Oakwood was ranked the 605th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oakwood's White Population

1,967 residents of Oakwood, or 87.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oakwood is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Oakwood ranks 1346th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakwood's White population has grown by an estimated 3.4%. White residents' share of Oakwood's population has increased from 85.9% to 87.3%.

Oakwood is more White than neighboring Oakland CDP (Lawrence County) (85.6% White), and New Castle (75.7% White). Oakwood is less White than neighboring New Castle Northwest (97.8% White), South New Castle (91.6% White), and West Pittsburg (97.7% White).

Oakwood's Black Population

103 residents of Oakwood, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oakwood is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Oakwood ranks 285th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.6%. Black residents' share of Oakwood's population has decreased from 5.1% to 4.6%.

Oakwood is more Black than neighboring Oakland CDP (Lawrence County) (2.9% Black), New Castle Northwest (0.1% Black), South New Castle (1% Black), and West Pittsburg (0% Black). Oakwood is less Black than neighboring New Castle (10.8% Black).

Oakwood's Asian Population

20 residents of Oakwood, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oakwood is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Oakwood ranks 1406th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakwood's Asian population has grown by an estimated 900.0%. Asian residents' share of Oakwood's population has increased from 0.1% to 0.9%.

Oakwood is more Asian than neighboring Oakland CDP (Lawrence County) (0% Asian), New Castle Northwest (0% Asian), New Castle (0% Asian), South New Castle (0% Asian), and West Pittsburg (0% Asian).

Oakwood's Hispanic Population

81 residents of Oakwood, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oakwood is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Oakwood ranks 1219th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 138.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Oakwood's population has increased from 1.5% to 3.6%.

Oakwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Oakland CDP (Lawrence County) (2.8% Hispanic), New Castle Northwest (2.1% Hispanic), South New Castle (1.3% Hispanic), and West Pittsburg (0.3% Hispanic). Oakwood is less Hispanic than neighboring New Castle (4.2% Hispanic).

Oakwood's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Oakwood, 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 Oakwood is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Oakwood ranks 621st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

Oakwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Castle (0.7% Native American/Other), and West Pittsburg (0.4% Native American/Other).

Oakwood's Multiracial Population

82 residents of Oakwood, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oakwood is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Oakwood ranks 97th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 45.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Oakwood's population has decreased from 6.8% to 3.6%.

Oakwood is more Multiracial than neighboring New Castle Northwest (0% Multiracial), and West Pittsburg (1.5% Multiracial). Oakwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Oakland CDP (Lawrence County) (8.7% Multiracial), New Castle (8.6% Multiracial), and South New Castle (6.2% 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.