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Demographics

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Total Population

2,619

Median Household Income

35,125

Total Visible Minorities

N/A

Median Age

44.8

What is the Median Age of Oakland , IN?

Oakland , IN has a median age of 44 years old. Overall, the median age in Oakland , IN is increasing at an average of 1.07% per year.

Median Household Income

In Oakland , IN, the median household income is $35125 per year. Overall, it is growing at an average of 5.26% per year. In the last two census, its median household income grew by $1375.

Us Income Distribution

According to OECD, the gini coefficient measures how the distribution of income among households within an economy deviates from a perfectly equal distribution of incomes. Simply, it measures the extent of income inequality in an economy. Inequality on the Gini scale is measured between 0, where everyone's equal, and 1, where all the country's income is earned by one person. Oakland , IN has a gini coefficient of 0.56 out of 1, while the 2015 national gini coefficient is 0.39.

Us Marital Status

Majority of the population are married, making up 16.97 per cent of the population. Having a predominantly married population is highy beneficial to Oakland , IN as married couples usually bring in larger incomes, higher net worth and gains on average. They also help boost the community's liveliness and labour force, as they are most likely to bear children and create the best economic conditions for them. Furthermore, this group also spends more compared to most of their counterparts and contributes a huge portion towards tax revenues.

Us Sex By Age

Overall, there is no significant difference between the numbers of men and women. people. The 35 to 39 years old age cohort exhibits the largest discrepancy with a difference of 48 people between the sexes. Furthermore, majority of the population is between the ages 55 to 59 years old, comprising 7.06 per cent of the population. Meanwhile, 64.45 per cent are part of its working-age population, or those between the ages 15 to 64 years old, while 14.43 per cent make up the younger population that will also be part of the labour force in two decades or less. At the present, 553 people are expected to retire in the coming years.

Labor Force

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Us Median Salary By Occupation

The highest paying occupations in Oakland , IN are those in Natural resources, construction, and maintenance occupations, where the median salary hovers around $48309.0. The U.S. Bureau of Census divides occupations into five broad categories: (1) Management, business, science, and arts occupations (2) Service occupations (3) Sales and office occupations (4) Natural resources, construction, and maintenance occupations (5) Production, transportation, and material moving occupations The highest paid occupations in management are those of Management occupations where median salary is at $63810.0. In the services industry, those in Healthcare support occupations earn the most at $nan per annum as a median salary.The highest paying occupations in sales are that of Office and administrative support occupations, where the annual median salary is $34792.0. Natural resources occupations’ top salaries go to those in Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations where median salaries are around $nan. Meanwhile, occupations related to production have those working in Transportation occupations paid the most with a median salary of $35156.0 per year.

Real Estate

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Housing Occupied

88.43%

Housing Vacant

11.57%

No. of Families

602

No. of Non-Families

499

Median Gross Rent

Oakland , IN has an average rent of $593 per month. Overall, the average rent in Oakland , IN is growing at an average of 1.98% per year. In the last two census, its average rent grew by $18.

Heating Sources

Most people in Oakland , IN uses utility gas to heat up their homes. With 773 households using it, it is the leading heating source in Oakland , IN. Moreover, 25.07% of households say they use electricity making it the second most popular choice. The third widely used heating source is wood, with 17 households saying they use it as their primary heating source.

Transportation

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Residents Who
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Vehicle Drivers

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Car Ownership

Most households in Oakland , IN have three vehicles for transportation. 377 people responding in Oakland , IN feel that having three vehicles is sufficient. Moreover, 29.26% of households say they use two vehicles. Moreover, 192 households have four vehicles

Us Time Leaving For Work

Majority of commuters in Oakland , IN leave their homes from 4:00pm to 12:00am, saying that it's enough time to get to work. The second most popular time to head to work, with 10.72% of respondents, is from 12:00am to 5:00am. However, 110 of commuters still prefer to leave from 12:00pm to 4:00pm.

Us Transportation Mode

Majority of commuters in Oakland , IN are driving alone in a private car, truck, or van to go to work. Moreover, 7.43% of respondents say that they prefer carpooling in a private car, truck, or van. The third most popular means of transportation is walking with 74 commuters have preferring it. Meanwhile, there are 27 people who do not need to commute to get to work, as they work from home.

Education

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Us Field Of Study

Most are in Education with 85 people practicing it in Oakland , IN. Business is another popular field of expertise, as 30.26% of inhabitants are involved in it. The third group are those who are in Other Arts & Humanities, with 36 people responding that it is their line of work. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is expected to be a growing industry, however, Pew Research Center confirms that there is still a huge need for labour in these industries. Oakland , IN has 16 people or 5.9% of workers in STEM industries.

Utilities

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