Oakland, Iowa
Oakland: city located in Iowa, United States
About
Oakland is a city located in the county of Franklin in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,527 and a population density of 373 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,491 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Oakland
| Population | 1,491 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Postal code | 51560 |
| Phone Area Codes | 712 |
| Area | 4.09 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.5811,-93.4433 |
| Altitude | 1,106 feet / 337 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 14:16:29 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 365 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.41% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 49℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Oakland is located at 42°34'52"N 93°26'36"W (42.5810900, -93.4432600).
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Weather
49°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
18 to 23 mph NW
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Oakland decreased by 2.41% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,527 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,524 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,510 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,503 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,508 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,516 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,511 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,507 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,506 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,501 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,491 | -0.67% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,336 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,414 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,593 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,414 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 55.1% |
| White only, percent : | 100.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 0.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 99.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 373 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.7% |
Oakland zip code is 51560.
County name: Pottawattamie, County
fips: 19155
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $117,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,226 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $530 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $863 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,981 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.68 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,309 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 56,817 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,567 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $66,353 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $32,612 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 391 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 309 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 37 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 36 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 311 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 50 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 324 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,179.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.48 |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Oakland, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153296 | Ellsworth Community College | Iowa Falls (IA) | 50126 |
Closest post offices linked to Oakland.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Alden Post Office | Alden (IA) | 50006 |
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Other cities in Franklin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Franklin County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 7,206 | City in Franklin County, Missouri |
| Hampton | 4,162 | City in Iowa |
| Sheffield | 1,096 | City in Franklin County, Iowa, United States |
| Latimer | 463 | Human settlement in Franklin County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Coulter | 261 | Human settlement in Franklin County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Alexander | 159 | City in Iowa |
| Hansell | 89 | Human settlement in Franklin County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Popejoy | 74 | Human settlement in Franklin County, Iowa, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Oakland distances to largest Iowa cities