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Oakland

County:
Garrett County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.712
State:
Maryland

Oakland is a town located in Garrett County, Maryland. Oakland has a 2025 population of 1,800. It is also the county seat of Garrett County. Oakland is currently declining at a rate of -0.55% annually and its population has decreased by -2.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,849 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.

1.8K
Total Population
664
Density (mi²)
-10 -0.55%
Growth

Oakland Population

Oakland Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,92294.08%
Two or more races482.35%
Asian311.52%
Black or African American281.37%
Native American80.39%
Other race60.29%

Oakland Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$100,583-
Families$79,115$99,205
Households$59,904$69,658
Non Families$31,652$42,793

$36,949

Average Income

$59,904

Median Household Income

14.18%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)