Oakland, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Oakland, Arkansas had a total population of 146, the 483rd largest community in Arkansas, with a median household income of $43,358, which is 29% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 8.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 8.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Oakland Quick Facts
How Oakland Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 141 | 146 | +3.5% |
| Median household income | $43,199 | $43,358 | +0.4% |
How Oakland Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 51 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Oakland Rankings in Arkansas
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Other Cities in Marion County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Shoals | 1,678 | $41,976 | 14.6% | $158,100 |
| Flippin | 1,334 | $43,555 | 18.8% | $113,800 |
| Yellville | 1,223 | $37,813 | 15.8% | $117,300 |
| Summit | 706 | N/A | 31.9% | $126,600 |
| Pyatt | 135 | $60,714 | 3.7% | $166,700 |
Cities Similar to Oakland
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urbana | 147 | N/A | N/A | 18.9% | 23.8% |
| Pollard | 143 | $44,167 | $81,700 | 7.9% | 9.9% |
| Ogden | 140 | N/A | $46,800 | 17.6% | 5.9% |
| Aubrey | 139 | N/A | $81,400 | 0.0% | 21.6% |
| Staves | 155 | N/A | $154,500 | 8.1% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 146, Oakland's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Oakland is a small community located in Arkansas, within Marion County. The total population is 146. It ranks as the 483rd most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Oakland is 60.7 years. This is 58% higher than the state median of 38.5 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Oakland is $43,358. This is 29% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 46% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.2%. This is 49% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 51% higher than the state average of 66.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Oakland was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
8.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 68% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Oakland, Arkansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arkansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Oakland, Arkansas?
Oakland, Arkansas has a population of 146 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Oakland, AR?
The median household income in Oakland is $43,358, which is 46% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Oakland, AR?
The poverty rate in Oakland is 8.2%. This means approximately 12 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Oakland, Arkansas?
Oakland's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Oakland, AR?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Oakland — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Oakland, Arkansas?
8.2% of adults (25+) in Oakland hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.