Population 9,411 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Oakville
Household size in Oakville
| Period | Oakville | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.50 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
Households in Oakville run a little small, averaging 2.50 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. That is in line with the rest of Connecticut. Household size has edged down from 2.58 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Oakville
| Period | Oakville | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.3 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.1 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.3 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.6 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Oakville skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.6, 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 43.3, 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 Oakville
| Period | Oakville | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.2% of households in Oakville, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.5 points from 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 Oakville
Renters in Oakville
| Period | Oakville | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.4% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.0% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.5% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.5% of households in Oakville rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 29.1% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the northwest.
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 Oakville
| Period | Oakville | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Oakville is close to the national rate: 8.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is up 4.0 points from 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 Oakville
| Period | Oakville | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Oakville is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1966, 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 1956 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, 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 Oakville
| Period | Oakville | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $830 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,012 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,044 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,352 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$522 | +$575 | +$606 |
The median renter in Oakville pays $1,352 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $522 a month from 2006–10, a 63% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 36.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the northeast.
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 Oakville
Bachelor's degrees in Oakville
| Period | Oakville | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.4% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.4% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.1% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.8 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Oakville as nationally: 33.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in Connecticut overall (42.3%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 13.8 points, as it has nationally.
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 Oakville
| Period | Oakville | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.1% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.8% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.4% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.7% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Oakville is above the national rate: 92.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 6.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Compared with other Connecticut cities, though, Oakville has a lower share of high school graduates than most.
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 Oakville
| Period | Oakville | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Oakville has been strong: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 145 Connecticut cities with 5,000+ people, only ten have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 4.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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).
Oakville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakville | 2.50 | 44.6 | 7.2% | 23.5% | 8.3% | 1966 | $1,352 | 33.1% | 92.7% | 2.2% |
| Watertown | 2.71 | 48.0 | 6.8% | 10.3% | 8.6% | 1971 | $1,380 | 43.8% | 95.1% | 3.5% |
| Waterbury | 2.59 | 37.9 | 23.2% | 52.8% | 9.8% | 1958 | $1,299 | 18.1% | 81.5% | 9.5% |
| Middlebury | 2.68 | 44.8 | 7.8% | 13.4% | 6.1% | 1977 | $628 | 53.4% | 94.3% | 4.0% |
| Minortown | 2.68 | 60.4 | 5.8% | 0.0% | 7.8% | 1995 | $1,660 | 68.2% | 100.0% | 3.2% |
| Plymouth | 2.68 | 48.6 | 10.3% | 9.9% | 8.6% | 1964 | $1,191 | 31.7% | 92.5% | 2.5% |
| Thomaston | 2.49 | 43.4 | 4.6% | 21.2% | 10.5% | 1963 | $1,040 | 34.0% | 95.6% | 5.0% |
| Wolcott | 2.66 | 46.1 | 10.5% | 11.6% | 5.3% | 1975 | $1,607 | 36.0% | 94.7% | 3.2% |
| Bethlehem Village | 2.48 | 36.5 | 6.1% | 25.9% | 9.8% | 1979 | $1,507 | 40.2% | 96.4% | 0.0% |
| Woodbury | 2.22 | 51.7 | 7.3% | 22.5% | 9.5% | 1978 | $1,667 | 49.5% | 99.0% | 4.1% |
| Bethlehem | 2.37 | 50.2 | 8.9% | 29.7% | 8.7% | 1977 | $1,177 | 40.2% | 99.3% | 2.0% |
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 Oakville. 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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