Population 6,937 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Oakland
Household size in Oakland
| Period | Oakland | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.26 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.23 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.15 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Oakland is a place of small households, averaging 2.15 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.37 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Oakland
| Period | Oakland | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.0 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.3 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.7 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.9 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.8 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Oakland is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.9, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 31.0 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Oakland
| Period | Oakland | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.6% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.6% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 27.3% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.7% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −9.8 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Oakland: 20.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 9.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Oakland
Renters in Oakland
| Period | Oakland | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.5% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 78.9% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 80.9% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 73.0% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Oakland rent: 73.0% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. More than one in five owners (22.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 4.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Oakland
| Period | Oakland | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Oakland than nationally: 6.6%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 5.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Oakland has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Chicago neighborhoods.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Oakland
| Period | Oakland | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Oakland has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1987 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the east has the oldest housing. Of Chicago's 135 neighborhoods, only six have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Oakland
| Period | Oakland | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $593 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $589 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $756 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $781 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$189 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Oakland costs $781 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $189 a month from 2006–10, a 32% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 36.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Oakland has the lowest rents of any Chicago neighborhood.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Oakland
Bachelor's degrees in Oakland
| Period | Oakland | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.7% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.0% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.6% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.7% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Oakland as nationally: 33.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Chicago area overall (40.9%). The share with a degree is up 6.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Oakland
| Period | Oakland | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.8% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.0% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.7% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.2% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.4 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Oakland is a bit above the national rate: 91.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 10.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Oakland
| Period | Oakland | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.0% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 26.5% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.4 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Oakland: 17.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only 13 of Chicago's 135 neighborhoods have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 10.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Oakland compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 2.15 | 36.9 | 20.7% | 73.0% | 6.6% | 1990 | $781 | 33.7% | 91.2% | 17.6% |
| Grand Boulevard | 2.08 | 41.5 | 18.0% | 69.0% | 9.2% | 1972 | $1,245 | 39.1% | 89.6% | 16.4% |
| Bronzeville | 2.31 | 36.7 | 9.6% | 61.2% | 7.7% | 1977 | $1,214 | 37.4% | 86.1% | 16.2% |
| Douglas | 1.74 | 35.9 | 10.2% | 86.5% | 7.1% | 1964 | $1,143 | 41.6% | 92.0% | 16.6% |
| Kenwood | 1.87 | 38.7 | 12.1% | 62.5% | 11.0% | 1966 | $1,299 | 59.2% | 94.8% | 12.2% |
| Canaryville | 2.57 | 41.3 | 11.0% | 33.9% | 8.4% | 1952 | $1,136 | 28.5% | 91.4% | 7.0% |
| Hyde Park | 1.94 | 33.7 | 8.1% | 65.5% | 9.5% | 1945 | $1,601 | 79.5% | 97.3% | 7.5% |
| Armour Square | 2.47 | 43.5 | 12.7% | 61.9% | 6.4% | 1965 | $1,056 | 28.3% | 71.4% | 11.4% |
| Bridgeport | 2.38 | 40.2 | 7.3% | 50.5% | 6.9% | 1954 | $1,366 | 40.4% | 84.4% | 5.8% |
| Washington Park | 2.46 | 32.3 | 29.8% | 86.9% | 14.5% | 1955 | $1,227 | 24.3% | 86.7% | 16.7% |
| Near South Side | 1.78 | 36.2 | 7.1% | 50.5% | 6.6% | 2002 | $2,340 | 80.9% | 97.4% | 5.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: The Bush, Chicago, IL · Fulton, Minneapolis, MN · Greenville, Scarsdale, NY · Highland Park, Seattle, WA · Hyde Park, Austin, TX · Lake Frederica, Orlando, FL · Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, CA · Long Meadow Farms, Richmond, TX · Northside, Fort Wayne, IN · South Side, West Palm Beach, FL
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Oakland. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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