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Oakland

County:
Garrett County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.712
State:
Maryland

Oakland is a town located in Garrett County, Maryland. Oakland has a 2026 population of 1,797. It is also the county seat of Garrett County. Oakland is currently declining at a rate of -0.44% annually and its population has decreased by -2.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,844 in 2020.

The median household income in Oakland is $53,289 with a poverty rate of 17.5%. The median age in Oakland is 51.1 years: 49.1 years for males, and 51.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 110.3 males.

1.8K
Total Population
663
Density (mi²)
-8 -0.44%
Growth

Oakland Population

Oakland Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,797-8-0.44%
20251,805-8-0.44%
20241,813-7-0.38%
20231,820-8-0.44%
20221,828-12-0.65%
20211,840-4-0.22%
20201,84400%
20191,816-11-0.6%
20181,827-6-0.33%
20171,833-11-0.6%
20161,844-4-0.22%
20151,848-15-0.81%
20141,863-36-1.9%
20131,89900%
20121,89930.16%
20111,896-29-1.51%
20101,895-1-0.05%

Median Age

Overall: 51.1 years
Female: 51.9 years
Male: 49.1 years

Oakland Adults

There are 1,857 adults, (640 of whom are seniors) in Oakland.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,072 (47.6%)
Male: 1,182 (52.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Oakland includes 95.92% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Native American, Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,16295.92%
Two or more races492.17%
Asian231.02%
Native American80.35%
Black or African American70.31%
Other race50.22%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races251.11%
White130.58%
Other race50.22%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,14995.34%
Two or more races241.06%
Asian231.02%
Native American80.35%
Black or African American70.31%

Oakland Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Oakland 's average per capita income is $39,973. Household income levels show a median of $53,289. The poverty rate stands at 17.5%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$96,000-
Families$76,776$98,918
Households$53,289$71,123
Non Families$31,450$46,099

$39,973

Average Income

$53,289

Median Household Income

17.5%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)