Demographics & People — Oakland, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,500 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,200 |
| Median Age | 39.4 |
| Total Households | 586 |
| Family Households | 357 |
| Average Household Size | 2.49 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2038 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,232 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 158 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 439 |
| German | 416 |
| Other groups | 397 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 262 |
| Irish | 253 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 145 |
| English | 144 |
| American | 114 |
| Hispanic: Cuban | 64 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 46 |
Language
| English Only | 1,247 |
| Spanish | 104 |
| Population 5+ | 1,415 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 81 |
| Population 18+ | 1,261 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Oakland, Iowa.