Population 8,810 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Oakland
Household size in Oakland
| Period | Oakland | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.38 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.27 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.27 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Oakland are small: just 2.27 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. Household size has dropped from 2.38 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 245 Maryland cities with 5,000+ people, only ten have smaller households.
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 | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.4 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.4 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.1 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.1 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Oakland skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.4, as it has nationally.
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 | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Oakland than nationally: 10.6%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 4.3 points since 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 | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.1% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.9% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.2% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 24.2% of households in Oakland rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About half of owners (48.6%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 2.9 points since 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 | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.9% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.0% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 28.2% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.1% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 21.1% of the housing in Oakland, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.7 points, as it has nationally.
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 | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Oakland are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
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 | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $670 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $646 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $635 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $846 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$177 | +$620 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Oakland costs $846 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $177 a month since 2006–10, up 26%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 23.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the center and lowest in the west.
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 | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.5% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.1 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Oakland than nationally: 29.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 12.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the southeast.
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 | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.9% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.9% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.1% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.2% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Oakland have finished high school as nationally: 90.2%, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.4 points, 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 | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.3%, unemployment in Oakland is close to the national rate of 5.4%. 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 | 2.27 | 46.1 | 10.6% | 24.2% | 21.1% | 1979 | $846 | 29.5% | 90.2% | 5.3% |
| Mountain Lake Park | 1.98 | 49.0 | 8.7% | 29.5% | 6.7% | 1977 | $770 | 20.8% | 92.8% | 4.1% |
| Loch Lynn Heights | 2.37 | 51.1 | 3.6% | 18.8% | 5.0% | 1977 | $854 | 12.5% | 94.4% | 2.6% |
| Deer Park | 2.12 | 52.4 | 10.2% | 20.9% | 10.4% | 1976 | $759 | 9.8% | 89.1% | 2.4% |
| Hutton | 2.77 | 37.1 | 13.1% | 3.0% | 17.1% | 1990 | $802 | 30.7% | 86.5% | 8.2% |
| Gortner | 2.46 | 38.9 | 16.4% | 7.4% | 14.6% | 1978 | $736 | 22.6% | 84.9% | 8.5% |
| McComas Beach | 2.06 | 56.2 | 6.7% | 11.6% | 48.8% | 1989 | $795 | 41.6% | 98.5% | 1.2% |
| Wilson | 2.07 | 52.0 | 12.6% | 19.6% | 33.1% | 1978 | $725 | 24.3% | 90.6% | 3.6% |
| Hopemont | 2.61 | 36.9 | 8.6% | 28.2% | 15.7% | 1967 | $691 | 8.6% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Turner Douglass | 2.01 | 54.4 | 8.8% | 27.2% | 26.3% | 1958 | $932 | 12.8% | 90.8% | 0.0% |
| Terra Alta | 2.33 | 43.3 | 9.8% | 25.8% | 25.1% | 1976 | $863 | 14.8% | 85.2% | 6.0% |
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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