What is the population of Oakland City, Indiana?

Oakland City has a population of approximately 2,262 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Oakland City, Indiana located?

Oakland City is located in Indiana, United States, at approximate coordinates 38.3380°, -87.3491°.

What is the median household income in Oakland City?

The median household income in Oakland City is approximately $48,850 based on the most recent open data.

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Oakland City

Total population

2,262

Median home value

$109,500

14%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$48,850

Oakland City$49k

National$74k

Founded

1856

Elevation141 m

Land area2.62 km²

Coordinates38.34°, -87.35°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded

1856

Elevation

141 m

Area

2.62 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Oakland City is the second-largest city, but third largest community in Gibson County, Indiana, United States, after Princeton and the town of Fort Branch. It is the site of the main campus of Oakland City University. The population was 2,279 at the 2020 census.

History & geography

History

Oakland City was laid out and platted in 1856. It was probably named for the presence of oak trees. The Oakland City post office was established in 1860. The William M. Cockrum House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, Oakland City has a total area of , of which (or 99.82%) is land and (or 0.18%) is water.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

38.6

Median home value

$109,500

Housing units

1,131

Poverty rate

14.2%

Unemployment

6.2%

Race & ethnicity

White

89.1%

Black

1.3%

Asian

0.8%

Hispanic

5.3%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

38.3380

Longitude

-87.3491

Water area

0.00 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

33.9%

Diabetes

10.9%

Adult obesity

39.5%

Binge drinking

17.7%

Adult smoking

18.8%

No leisure activity

25.3%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

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Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Oakland City Elementary School
Elementary · Oakland City · 263 students · 13.8:1 ratio
Waldo J Wood Memorial High
High · Oakland City · 212 students · 10.6:1 ratio
Waldo J Wood Memorial JHS
Middle · Oakland City · 119 students · 10.8:1 ratio
Barton Township Elementary
Elementary · Mackey · 72 students · 9:1 ratio
Francisco Elementary School
Elementary · Francisco · 55 students · 6.9:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).