Population 23,552 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Oakland
Household size in Oakland
| Period | Oakland | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.29 | 2.51 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.23 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.49 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.30 | 2.47 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | −0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
Households in Oakland are small: just 2.30 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated 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 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.8 | 40.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.0 | 41.2 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.7 | 41.9 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.1 | 41.9 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +1.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Oakland are younger than 40.1 and half are older, the same as the national median. The population here is younger than in the Hartford area overall, where the median age is 41.9. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.8, mirroring the country.
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 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 12.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 11.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Oakland than nationally: 9.3%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8% | 31.0% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.4% | 32.4% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.9% | 33.7% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.9% | 32.7% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Oakland than nationally: 39.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. About three in ten owners (30.2%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.0 points, 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 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 8.0% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 8.2% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Oakland: 5.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 1.3 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1966 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Oakland run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980. Even so, homes here are newer than in the wider Hartford area, where the median home dates to 1967. The median year built has moved up from 1969 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the south.
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 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,011 | $1,014 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,224 | $1,114 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,354 | $1,229 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,684 | $1,559 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$673 | +$545 | +$575 | +$606 |
The median renter in Oakland pays $1,684 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $673 a month since 2006–10, up 66%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 26.1% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the east.
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 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.4% | 35.0% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.3% | 36.2% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.7% | 39.1% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.2% | 41.8% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +6.8 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Oakland than nationally: 44.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the center.
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 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.0% | 88.3% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.9% | 89.6% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.9% | 90.7% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.3% | 91.8% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +3.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Oakland: 94.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.4 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than 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 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 5.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Oakland is close to the national rate: 5.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the wider Hartford area (5.2%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 2.30 | 40.1 | 9.3% | 39.9% | 5.9% | 1974 | $1,684 | 44.2% | 94.3% | 5.9% |
| Manchester | 2.46 | 38.1 | 14.7% | 45.9% | 7.5% | 1955 | $1,427 | 36.8% | 92.8% | 5.7% |
| South Windsor | 2.75 | 42.3 | 6.7% | 15.1% | 6.7% | 1979 | $1,748 | 59.7% | 96.7% | 2.5% |
| Vernon-Rockville | 2.28 | 42.4 | 9.4% | 37.3% | 6.6% | 1976 | $1,424 | 43.8% | 95.4% | 6.7% |
| Bolton | 2.50 | 46.2 | 6.0% | 10.9% | 4.2% | 1970 | $1,145 | 51.5% | 95.6% | 1.6% |
| East Hartford | 2.55 | 38.7 | 16.2% | 39.7% | 7.3% | 1962 | $1,389 | 16.5% | 86.9% | 4.9% |
| East Windsor Hill | 2.62 | 43.5 | 4.8% | 9.3% | 6.5% | 1965 | $1,388 | 50.3% | 90.0% | 0.9% |
| Rockville | 2.22 | 36.7 | 19.0% | 77.4% | 10.0% | 1952 | $1,047 | 15.9% | 83.0% | 6.3% |
| Glastonbury | 2.69 | 42.4 | 5.8% | 14.3% | 3.8% | 1978 | $1,623 | 66.9% | 97.6% | 2.8% |
| Wilson | 2.70 | 40.3 | 22.3% | 3.0% | 4.9% | 1955 | $1,365 | 35.5% | 89.9% | 5.8% |
| Glastonbury Center | 2.16 | 50.8 | 3.6% | 27.2% | 2.0% | 1972 | $1,529 | 67.6% | 97.6% | 2.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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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