Demographics & People — Oakland, Tennessee
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 9,544 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~11,100 |
| Median Age | 40.3 |
| Total Households | 3,790 |
| Family Households | 2,854 |
| Average Household Size | 2.52 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3994 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,916 |
| Black or African American | 2,313 |
| Asian | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 162 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,851 |
| Other groups | 2,453 |
| Irish | 1,181 |
| English | 903 |
| German | 774 |
| Italian | 639 |
| American | 499 |
| European | 283 |
| Scotch-Irish | 209 |
| Dutch | 184 |
Language
| English Only | 8,740 |
| Spanish | 31 |
| Population 5+ | 8,875 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 598 |
| Population 18+ | 7,043 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 35.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 12.6% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Oakland, Tennessee.