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Oakland, OK


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Oakland, Oklahoma

Oakland, Oklahoma is 63 miles N of McKinney, Texas (center to center) and 90 miles N of Dallas, Texas. It is in Marshall county. The population of the town is 674.

The People and Families of Oakland

In Oakland, about 55% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Oakland.

Approximately 35% of Oakland is non-white. The town is home to people of a variety of races.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oakland had a median family income of $28,875.

Oakland Housing

Of the housing in Oakland, approximately 80% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town. Rents in Oakland are lower than most places in Oklahoma.

Commuting

In Oakland, 92% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the town makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

Oakland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyOakland Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyOakland Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Oakland Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Oakland Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Oakland, OK

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity1010
Female Share of the Population88
Male Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income13
People Above Poverty12
College Educated Adults11
People in Middle Class or Better12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home79
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Affordability of Rents109
Housing Recently Built99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
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