Oakland, MS

Census Place

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2021 Population

364

21.6% 1-year decline

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

44.2

28.1% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

18.4%

31.4% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$25,000

5.94% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Oakland, MS had a population of 364 people with a median age of 44.2 and a median household income of $25,000. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Oakland, MS declined from 464 to 364, a −21.6% decrease and its median household income declined from $26,579 to $25,000, a −5.94% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Oakland, MS are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (81%), White (Non-Hispanic) (12.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.3%), Black or African American (Hispanic) (1.92%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.65%).

None of the households in Oakland, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in Oakland, MS are U.S. citizens.

Most people in Oakland, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Oakland, MS was 2 cars per household.

United States Mississippi Yalobusha County, MS North Central Region PUMA, MS

Population & Diversity

Oakland, MS is home to a population of 364 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.65% of Oakland, MS residents were born outside of the country (6 people).

In 2021, there were 6.7 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (295 people) in Oakland, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 44 White (Non-Hispanic) and 12 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

100%

2021 Citizenship

100%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 100% of Oakland, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Oakland, MS was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Oakland, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Oakland, MS

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
295 ± 151
White (Non-Hispanic)
44 ± 32
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
12 ± 20.5

1.92%

Hispanic Population

7 people

1.92% of the people in Oakland, MS are hispanic (7 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Oakland, MS as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

1.65%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6 people

As of 2021, 1.65% of Oakland, MS residents (6 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oakland, MS was 0%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Oakland, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
10 ± 27
Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 24
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 20

Oakland, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, NaNy times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Oakland, MS employs 147 people. The largest industries in Oakland, MS are Manufacturing (70 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (31 people), and Construction (16 people), and the highest paying industries are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($26,250), Health Care & Social Assistance ($26,250), and Retail Trade ($24,583).

Employment

Occupations

147

2021 Value

± 103

−25%

1 Year decline

± 126%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Oakland, MS declined at a rate of −25%, from 196 employees to 147 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oakland, MS, are Production Occupations (50 people), Healthcare Support Occupations (19 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (16 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oakland, MS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Mississippi (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

147

2021 Value

± 103

−25%

1 Year decline

± 126%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Oakland, MS declined at a rate of −25%, from 196 employees to 147 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oakland, MS, are Manufacturing (70 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (31 people), and Construction (16 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Oakland, MS, though some of these residents may live in Oakland, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$24,539

Median earning men ± $10,369

$23,889

Median earning women ± $3,730

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($24,079).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($24,583).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Mississippi.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $30.9B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($28.9B) and Electronics ($11.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Mississippi products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$180B

2020 Value in Mississippi

$374B

Projected 2050 Value in Mississippi

108% growth

In 2020, total outbound Mississippi trade was $180B. This is expected to increase 108% to $374B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Mississippi trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.

Most Common Trade Partners

Alabama
$24.4B
Louisiana
$10.7B
Tennessee
$10.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Alabama with $24.4B, followed by Louisiana with $10.7B and Tennessee and $10.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Mississippi shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 57.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.611%).

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Mississippi. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.611%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 57.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.611%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Mississippi for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Mississippi

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Roger Wicker

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on December 31, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on April 9, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Thad Cochran.

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing Mississippi.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Mississippi over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Mississippi

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Mississippi have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.976% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (683k), Some college (549k), and Secondary Education (407k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

People in Oakland, MS have an average commute time of 21.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Oakland, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Rent vs Own

68%

Homeownership

2021

39.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 68% of the housing units in Oakland, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Oakland, MS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Oakland, MS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$25,000

Median Household Income

± $7,767

178

Number of Households

± 70

In 2021, the median household income of the 178 households in Oakland, MS declined from $25,000 from the previous year's value of $26,579.

The following chart displays the households in Oakland, MS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Oakland, MS is from Mississippi.

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Mississippi

0.45

2020 Wage GINI in Mississippi

In 2021, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.159% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Mississippi was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mississippi in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Mississippi across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.4%)
Carpooled (20.6%)
Public Transit (0%)

In 2021, 79.4% of workers in Oakland, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (20.6%) and those who used public transit to get to work (0%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Oakland, MS have a shorter commute time (21.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Oakland, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Oakland, MS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Oakland, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Oakland, MS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oakland, MS (67 out of 364 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Oakland, MS is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

73.1% of the population of Oakland, MS has health coverage, with 32.1% on employee plans, 20.9% on Medicaid, 11.3% on Medicare, 6.04% on non-group plans, and 2.75% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Yalobusha County, MS see 12108 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.29% decrease from the previous year (12392 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 5991 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2996 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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12,108 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Yalobusha County, MS

Primary care physicians in Yalobusha County, MS see an average of 12,108 patients per year. This represents a 2.29% decrease from the previous year (12,392 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Yalobusha County, MS in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 8.52% under 18 years, 33% between 18 and 34 years, 44.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.8% were men and 56.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

26.9%

Uninsured

32.1%

Employer Coverage

20.9%

Medicaid

11.3%

Medicare

6.04%

Non-Group

2.75%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oakland, MS declined by 11.4% from 30.4% to 26.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Oakland, MS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.