Oakland is a town located in Fayette County, Tennessee. Oakland has a 2026 population of 11,629. Oakland is currently growing at a rate of 3.84% annually and its population has increased by 28.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,048 in 2020.
The median household income in Oakland is $97,798 with a poverty rate of 5.77%. The median age in Oakland is 40.3 years: 40.8 years for males, and 40.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.1 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.3 years
Female: 40.2 years
Male: 40.8 years
There are 7,906 adults, (1,720 of whom are seniors) in Oakland.
Female: 5,142 (51.5%)
Male: 4,837 (48.5%)
The racial composition of Oakland includes 67.99% White, 26.46% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,785 | 67.99% |
| Black or African American | 2,640 | 26.46% |
| Two or more races | 399 | 4% |
| Other race | 125 | 1.25% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.07% |
Oakland 's average per capita income is $55,120. Household income levels show a median of $97,798. The poverty rate stands at 5.77%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $115,398 | - |
| Families | $103,460 | $108,811 |
| Households | $97,798 | $101,182 |
| Non Families | $63,785 | $72,547 |
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