Oakland is a town located in Garrett County, Maryland. Oakland has a 2025 population of 1,805 . It is also the county seat of Garrett County . Oakland is currently declining at a rate of -0.44% annually and its population has decreased by -2.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,844 in 2020.
The average household income in Oakland is $69,658 with a poverty rate of 14.18%. The median age in Oakland is 51.2 years: 42.2 years for males, and 60.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 113.0 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Oakland includes 94.08% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Black or African American, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
White (94.08%)
Two or more races (2.35%)
Asian (1.52%)
Black or African American (1.37%)
Native American (0.39%)
Other race (0.29%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,922 | 94.08% |
| Two or more races | 48 | 2.35% |
| Asian | 31 | 1.52% |
| Black or African American | 28 | 1.37% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.39% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.29% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Oakland's average per capita income is $36,949. Household income levels show a median of $59,904. The poverty rate stands at 14.18%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $100,583 | - |
| Families | $79,115 | $99,205 |
| Households | $59,904 | $69,658 |
| Non Families | $31,652 | $42,793 |
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