Demographics & People — Oakland, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,619 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,400 |
| Median Age | 53.6 |
| Total Households | 604 |
| Family Households | 418 |
| Average Household Size | 2.34 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1128 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,502 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 439 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 309 |
| Irish | 293 |
| American | 203 |
| English | 182 |
| Other groups | 150 |
| Scottish | 80 |
| Italian | 70 |
| Polish | 52 |
| French (except Basque) | 45 |
Language
| English Only | 1,484 |
| Spanish | 40 |
| Population 5+ | 1,563 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 111 |
| Population 18+ | 1,380 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Oakland, Missouri.