Demographics & People — Oakland City, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,635 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,600 |
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| Median Age | 38.6 |
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| Total Households | 937 |
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| Family Households | 602 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.53 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1504 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,344 |
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| Black or African American | 75 |
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| Asian | 21 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 107 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 979 |
| German | 641 |
| English | 365 |
| Irish | 312 |
| American | 267 |
| Other groups | 192 |
| French (except Basque) | 90 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 75 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 42 |
| European | 36 |
Language
| English Only | 2,483 |
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| Spanish | 35 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,539 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 133 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,988 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Oakland City, Indiana.
