Oakland (Lawrence County), Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Oakland (Lawrence County) is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Lawrence County. The total population is 1,330. It ranks as the 851st most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Oakland (Lawrence County) is 40.8 years. This is about the same as the state median of 40.9 years. Only 14.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Oakland (Lawrence County) is $63,372. This is 19% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.8%. This is 33% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Oakland (Lawrence County), which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $125,800. Housing costs are 51% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Oakland (Lawrence County) is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Oakland (Lawrence County) has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.6% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 8.7%.

Education

26.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Oakland (Lawrence County), Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.