Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Oakland, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

862

Median Agei

49.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.8%834

Two or More

1.7%15

Black

1%9

Hispanic/Latino

0.3%3

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.7%38

High School Diploma

33.4%221

Some College (<1 yr)

13.3%88

Some College (1+ yr)

17.1%113

Associate's Degree

9.4%62

Bachelor's Degree

11%73

Master's Degree

3.6%24

Professional Degree

1.7%11

Doctorate

0.3%2

HS or Higher

95.6%

BA or Higher

16.6%

Graduate+

5.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$98,100

Median Renti

$506

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.7%344

Renter-Occupied

22.3%99

Total Units

507

Homeownership

77.7%

Vacancy Rate

12.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

11.3%39

$50K–$100K

41%141

$100K–$150K

28.5%98

$150K–$200K

11.9%41

$200K–$300K

7.3%25

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2010–2019

1.2%6

2000–2009

8.9%45

1990–1999

9.5%48

1980–1989

3.9%20

1970–1979

18.9%96

1960–1969

11.6%59

1950–1959

7.3%37

1940–1949

1.4%7

1939 or earlier

37.3%189

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

69.8%309

Electricity

29.6%131

Other

0.7%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,848

Mean Household Incomei

$61,900

Per Capita Incomei

$31,751

Poverty Ratei

11.7%

Unemploymenti

6.5%

Labor Forcei

383

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.4%15

$10K–$15K

10.6%47

$15K–$20K

7.2%32

$20K–$25K

2%9

$25K–$30K

9.7%43

$30K–$35K

4.1%18

$35K–$40K

2%9

$40K–$45K

5%22

$45K–$50K

3.8%17

$50K–$60K

7.2%32

$60K–$75K

14.4%64

$75K–$100K

9.5%42

$100K–$125K

8.8%39

$125K–$150K

5%22

$150K–$200K

6.8%30

$200K+

0.5%2

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

50.6%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

356

Avg. Commutei

24.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

358

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

65(9.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94%Insured

6%Uninsured