State
County
Land Area (mi²)
3.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
231.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.70%
Growth Since 2010
-9.51%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Oakman, Alabama Population 2021
714
Oakman is a city located in Walker County Alabama. With a 2020 population of 714, it is the 295th largest city in Alabama and the 11796th largest city in the United States . Oakman is currently declining at a rate of -0.70% annually and its population has decreased by -9.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 789 in 2010. Oakman reached it's highest population of 785 in 2010. Spanning over 3 miles, Oakman has a population density of 232 people per square mile.
The average household income in Oakman is $43,494 with a poverty rate of 39.66%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $464 per month, and the median house value is $70,800. The median age in Oakman is 38.1 years, 37.3 years for males, and 38.5 years for females.
Oakman Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oakman was:
- White: 76.02%
- Black or African American: 18.50%
- Two or more races: 4.86%
- Asian: 0.63%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Oakman, Alabama is 714 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 729.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 789.
Oakman, Alabama Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 485 | 76.02% |
| Black or African American | 118 | 18.50% |
| Two or More Races | 31 | 4.86% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.63% |
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Oakman Population by Race
Oakman Population Pyramid $2021
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Oakman Population by Age
Oakman Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 286 | 2.23 | 60.1 |
| Non Family | 130 | 1.12 | 47.7 |
| Female | 79 | 3.18 | 45.6 |
| Married | 70 | 3.04 | 95.7 |
| Male | 7 | 4 | 100 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
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Oakman Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31 | 7.81% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 71 | 17.88% |
| High School Graduate | 131 | 33.00% |
| Some College | 93 | 23.43% |
| Associates Degree | 27 | 6.80% |
| Bachelors Degree | 31 | 7.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 3.27% |
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Oakman Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Oakman Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 323 | 232 | 27 |
| Black | 66 | 58 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 1 | |
| Asian | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 25.76%.
Oakman Educational Attainment by Race
Oakman Earnings by Educational Attainment
Oakman Language by Age
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Oakman Language
99.33% of Oakman residents speak only English, while 0.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.67% of the population.
Oakman Language
Oakman Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 485 | 176 | 36.29% |
| Black | 118 | 47 | 39.83% |
| Multiple | 31 | 30 | 96.77% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 15 | 100.00% |
39.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.74%
Male Poverty Rate
46.88%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Oakman
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oakman is Hispanic, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oakman is White, with 36.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.13%.
Oakman Poverty
Oakman Poverty Rate by Education
Oakman Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
31.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.8%
Male Marriage Rate
27.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Oakman Married by Age and Sex
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Oakman Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Oakman Marital Status by Race
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Oakman Marital Status
Oakman Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26 | 7.18% |
| Black | 4 | 3.96% |
Oakman Veterans by Race
Oakman Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
Oakman Veterans by Education
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46%
Labor Force Participation
43%
Employment Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
Oakman Employment by Age
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Oakman Employment by Race
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Oakman 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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99.37%
Native Born
0.63%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.63%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.37% of Oakman residents were born in the United States, with 87.62% having been born in Alabama. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Oakman Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 714 | -5 | -0.70% |
| 2020 | 719 | -5 | -0.69% |
| 2019 | 724 | -5 | -0.69% |
| 2018 | 729 | -6 | -0.82% |
| 2017 | 735 | -11 | -1.47% |
| 2016 | 746 | -7 | -0.93% |
| 2015 | 753 | -6 | -0.79% |
| 2014 | 759 | -8 | -1.04% |
| 2013 | 767 | -6 | -0.78% |
| 2012 | 773 | -8 | -1.02% |
| 2011 | 781 | -4 | -0.51% |
| 2010 | 785 | 0.00% |