Oakland, IA population by race
The table below shows Oakland's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,232 | 82.13% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.13% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 57 | 3.80% |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 209 | 13.93% |
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Oakland population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Oakland has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Oakland's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Oakland population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 82.13% are white, 0.13% are Black or African American, 3.80% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander and 13.93% are multiracial.
Oakland 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Oakland is White with a population of 1,232 (82.13% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 209 (13.93% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Oakland, IA
By ethnicity, 158 (10.53% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,342 (89.47% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Oakland, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,219 (90.83% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Oakland, IA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Oakland's Non-Hispanic population.
Oakland Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 1,219 | 90.83% |
| Black or African American alone | 2 | 0.15% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 57 | 4.25% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 64 | 4.77% |
Among the Hispanic population in Oakland, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 89 (56.33% of the total Hispanic population).
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Oakland, IA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Oakland's Hispanic population.
Oakland Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 89 | 56.33% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 59 | 37.34% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 10 | 6.33% |
Things to know
What percentage of Oakland, IA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 10.53% of Oakland population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Oakland, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 89 (56.33% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Oakland, IA have?
Oakland, IA has 2 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.13% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Oakland is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Oakland, IA?
With 89.47% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Oakland.
That being said, with a 3.80% of the total population, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islanders are the largest racial minority in Oakland.
What is the majority race in Oakland, IA?
With a population of 1,232 (82.13% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Oakland.
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islanders are second largest race in Oakland, with 3.80% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
