Oakland, IL population by race
The table below shows Oakland's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 932 | 98.31% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.32% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 4 | 0.42% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 9 | 0.95% |
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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): 98.31% are white, 0.32% are Black or African American, 0.42% are some other race and 0.95% 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 932 (98.31% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 9 (0.95% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Oakland, IL
By ethnicity, 4 (0.42% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 944 (99.58% 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 932 (98.73% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Oakland, IL 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 | 932 | 98.73% |
| Black or African American alone | 3 | 0.32% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 9 | 0.95% |
Among the Hispanic population in Oakland, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 4 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Oakland, IL 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 | 4 | 100.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Oakland, IL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.42% 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 4 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Oakland, IL have?
Oakland, IL has 3 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.32% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Oakland is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Oakland, IL?
With 99.58% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Oakland.
That being said, with a 0.42% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Oakland.
What is the majority race in Oakland, IL?
With a population of 932 (98.31% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Oakland.
Some other races are second largest race in Oakland, with 0.42% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
