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Oakland, IL


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Oakland, Illinois

Oakland, Illinois is 34 miles S of Champaign, Illinois (center to center) and 99 miles W of Indianapolis, Indiana. It is in Coles county. The population of the city is 996.

The People and Families of Oakland

In Oakland, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oakland had a median family income of $38,167.

Oakland Housing

Of the housing in Oakland, approximately 82% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Oakland, 97% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Oakland, IL

Comparing Oakland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population89
Male Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens67
Well-Paid Single Women64
Well-Paid Single Men63
Female Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old42
Racial Diversity33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better74
College Educated Adults76
People Above Poverty64
Median Family Income42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work75
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times45
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents78
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Property Taxes57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing48
Housing Recently Built34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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