Population 8,061 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Oakland
Household size in Oakland
| Period | Oakland | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.32 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.23 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Oakland run a little small, averaging 2.55 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Locally, though, the typical household here is bigger than in the Pittsburgh area as a whole, where it has 2.30 people. Household size has climbed from 2.32 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.2 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 22.4 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 22.0 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 21.6 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.5 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Oakland is young: half of its residents are under 21.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 23.2, even as the national median rose. No other Pittsburgh neighborhood is younger.
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 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.9% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 2.0% of households in Oakland, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Oakland has the lowest share of single-parent households of any Pittsburgh neighborhood.
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 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.9% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 78.1% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 82.9% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 82.1% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Oakland: 82.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About three-quarters of owners (75.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 6.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Pittsburgh's 43 neighborhoods, only two have a higher share of renters.
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 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.2% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.6% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.1% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Oakland: 25.1% of homes are empty, 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. Vacancy has risen 4.9 points since 2006–10, 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 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1946 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1948 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Oakland is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1956, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1946 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the east has the oldest housing.
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 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $847 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $949 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,130 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,559 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$712 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Oakland costs $1,559 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the Pittsburgh area overall ($1,162). Rents are up $712 a month from 2006–10, an 84% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 51.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.1% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.5% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.6% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.9% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Oakland than nationally: 38.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the north.
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 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.6% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.3% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.9% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 77.4% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −7.2 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in Oakland never finished high school, well above the national share: only 77.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has fallen 7.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Only one other Pittsburgh neighborhood has a lower share of high school graduates.
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 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Oakland: 6.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 4.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 2.55 | 21.6 | 2.0% | 82.1% | 25.1% | 1956 | $1,559 | 38.9% | 77.4% | 6.4% |
| West Oakland | 2.56 | 22.7 | 17.0% | 82.4% | 23.8% | 1955 | $1,538 | 42.2% | 93.7% | 15.0% |
| North Oakland | 1.53 | 29.1 | 4.3% | 64.5% | 21.8% | 1958 | $1,232 | 70.6% | 98.8% | 5.1% |
| Southside Flats | 1.76 | 29.6 | 7.0% | 66.9% | 12.6% | 1960 | $1,560 | 60.6% | 94.0% | 1.0% |
| Greenfield | 1.87 | 42.0 | 2.7% | 36.3% | 11.4% | 1942 | $1,315 | 60.1% | 95.5% | 4.7% |
| Squirrel Hill North | 2.44 | 25.8 | 2.3% | 42.4% | 11.4% | 1949 | $1,940 | 86.8% | 99.3% | 2.6% |
| Southside Slopes | 1.90 | 35.7 | 8.3% | 51.9% | 19.1% | 1938 | $1,345 | 42.0% | 94.8% | 4.5% |
| Shadyside | 1.72 | 31.1 | 3.1% | 71.6% | 15.5% | 1961 | $1,533 | 83.0% | 96.9% | 4.6% |
| Bloomfield | 1.78 | 33.9 | 2.0% | 65.1% | 13.2% | 1943 | $1,294 | 62.3% | 94.6% | 3.4% |
| Bluff | 2.11 | 24.7 | 7.5% | 64.4% | 28.1% | 1943 | $1,817 | 24.0% | 72.6% | 5.4% |
| Central Business District | 1.48 | 30.8 | 10.3% | 90.1% | 30.7% | 1953 | $1,601 | 70.9% | 99.8% | 3.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA · Mid-Westside, Jacksonville, FL · Rancho Sahuarita, Sahuarita, AZ · Plaza Terrace, Tampa, FL · Old Seminol Heights, Tampa, FL · Oceanfront, Miami Beach, FL · Northgate, San Rafael, CA · North Indian Trail, Spokane, WA · Moreland, Chicago, IL · Milwood, Kalamazoo, MI
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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