State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
350.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-2.24%
Growth Since 2010
-9.11%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Oakland, Mississippi Population 2021
479
Oakland is a city located in Yalobusha County Mississippi. With a 2020 population of 479, it is the 208th largest city in Mississippi and the 13494th largest city in the United States . Oakland is currently declining at a rate of -2.24% annually and its population has decreased by -9.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 527 in 2010. Oakland reached it's highest population of 524 in 2010. Spanning over 1 miles, Oakland has a population density of 351 people per square mile.
The average household income in Oakland is $34,295 with a poverty rate of 20.34%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $525 per month, and the median house value is $56,000. The median age in Oakland is 40.4 years, 27.6 years for males, and 46.8 years for females.
Oakland Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oakland was:
- Black or African American: 86.16%
- White: 11.53%
- Two or more races: 2.31%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Oakland, Mississippi is 479 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 512.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 527.
Oakland, Mississippi Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 411 | 86.16% |
| White | 55 | 11.53% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 2.31% |
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Oakland Population by Race
Oakland Population Pyramid $2021
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Oakland Population by Age
Oakland Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 237 | 2.01 | 66.2 |
| Non Family | 98 | 0 | 55.1 |
| Female | 74 | 3.19 | 63.5 |
| Married | 54 | 2.02 | 100 |
| Male | 11 | 3.09 | 18.2 |
2.55
Average Family Size
2.01
Average Household Size
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Oakland Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43 | 14.53% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 77 | 26.01% |
| High School Graduate | 81 | 27.36% |
| Some College | 51 | 17.23% |
| Associates Degree | 32 | 10.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0.00% | |
| Graduate Degree | 12 | 4.05% |
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Oakland Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Oakland Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 235 | 150 | 10 |
| White | 55 | 22 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 66.67%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 4.26%.
Oakland Educational Attainment by Race
Oakland Earnings by Educational Attainment
Oakland Language by Age
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Oakland Language
100.00% of Oakland residents speak only English, while 0.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.00% of the population.
Oakland Language
Oakland Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 411 | 84 | 20.44% |
| White | 55 | 11 | 20.00% |
| Multiple | 11 | 2 | 18.18% |
20.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.70%
Male Poverty Rate
21.15%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Oakland
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oakland is Black, with 20.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oakland is Multiple, with 18.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.28%.
Oakland Poverty
Oakland Poverty Rate by Education
Oakland Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
24.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
22.9%
Male Marriage Rate
26.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Oakland Married by Age and Sex
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Oakland Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Oakland Marital Status by Race
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Oakland Marital Status
Oakland Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 11 | 3.37% |
| White | 2 | 3.64% |
Oakland Veterans by Race
Oakland Veterans by Education
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15.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
Oakland Veterans by Education
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53.3%
Labor Force Participation
48.7%
Employment Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
Oakland Employment by Age
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Oakland Employment by Race
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Oakland Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Oakland residents were born in the United States, with 97.69% having been born in Mississippi. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Oakland Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 479 | -11 | -2.24% |
| 2020 | 490 | -11 | -2.20% |
| 2019 | 501 | -11 | -2.15% |
| 2018 | 512 | -3 | -0.58% |
| 2017 | 515 | -2 | -0.39% |
| 2016 | 517 | 0.00% | |
| 2015 | 517 | 7 | 1.37% |
| 2014 | 510 | -3 | -0.58% |
| 2013 | 513 | 0.00% | |
| 2012 | 513 | -7 | -1.35% |
| 2011 | 520 | -4 | -0.76% |
| 2010 | 524 | 0.00% |