Demographics & People — Oakland, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 948 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~700 |
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| Median Age | 49.6 |
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| Total Households | 452 |
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| Family Households | 248 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.1 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0148 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 932 |
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| Black or African American | 3 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 411 |
| German | 188 |
| English | 141 |
| Irish | 128 |
| American | 70 |
| Other groups | 61 |
| Scottish | 23 |
| Italian | 19 |
| French (except Basque) | 18 |
| European | 12 |
Language
| English Only | 923 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 923 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 73 |
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| Population 18+ | 684 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.4% |
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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, Illinois.
