Oakman, AL

Census Place

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2023 Population
872
2.9% 1-year decline
US Senator
Tommy Tuberville
Republican Party
US Senator
Katie Britt
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
38.6
0.258% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
20.6%
15.6% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Property Value
$71,600
12.2% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
273
11.9% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Oakman, AL had a population of 872 people with a median age of 38.6 and a median household income of $N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Oakman, AL declined from 898 to 872, a −2.9% decrease and its median household income declined from $24,578 to $N/A, a −100% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Oakman, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.98%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (5.05%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (2.98%), and Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) (1.61%).

None of the households in Oakman, AL 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 Oakman, AL are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Oakman, AL was $71,600, and the homeownership rate was 75.3%.

Most people in Oakman, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 37.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Oakman, AL was 3 cars per household.

United StatesAlabamaWalker County, ALBirmingham-Hoover, ALJefferson (Northwest) & Walker Counties--Adamsville, Warrior & Graysville Cities PUMA, AL

Population & Diversity

Oakman, AL is home to a population of 872 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 0% of Oakman, AL residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

In 2023, there were 8.06 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (701 people) in Oakman, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 87 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 44 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%
2023 Citizenship
100%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Oakman, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Oakman, AL was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Oakman, AL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    701 ± 310
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    87 ± 63
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    44 ± 51
2.98%
Hispanic Population
26 people

In 2023, there were 8.06 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (701 people) in Oakman, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 87 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 44 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.98% of the people in Oakman, AL are hispanic (26 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Oakman, AL as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    52,201 ± 5,580 people
  2. Guatemala
    19,759 ± 3,444 people
  3. Korea
    10,633 ± 2,529 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 52,201 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 19,759 and Korea with 10,633.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    11 ± 23
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    10 ± 23
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    4 ± 16

Oakman, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.1 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Oakman, AL employs 273 people. In 2023, the largest industries in Oakman, AL were Manufacturing (50 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (45 people), and Retail Trade (34 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($76,667), Transportation & Warehousing ($75,833), and Manufacturing ($67,917).

Employment

Occupations

273
2023 Value
± 115
11.9%
1 Year growth
± 54%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Oakman, AL grew at a rate of 11.9%, from 244 employees to 273 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oakman, AL, are Production Occupations (51 people), Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (27 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (27 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oakman, AL.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

273
2023 Value
± 115
11.9%
1 Year growth
± 54%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Oakman, AL grew at a rate of 11.9%, from 244 employees to 273 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oakman, AL, are Manufacturing (50 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (45 people), and Retail Trade (34 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Oakman, AL, though some of these residents may live in Oakman, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$53,250
Median earning men ± $16,883
$31,172
Median earning women ± $8,431

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($76,667), Manufacturing ($67,917), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($50,000).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Retail Trade ($53,750), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,750), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($25,250).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.1%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.13M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.1% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.2%.

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

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.533%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (64.6%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (34.1%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (0.533%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.533%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville
Senator from Alabama2
Assumed office on January 3, 2021
Katie Britt
Senator from Alabama3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

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 Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 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 Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 1.01% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.86% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (1.23M), Some college (906k), and Bachelors Degree (626k).

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.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Oakman, AL was $71,600 in 2023, which is 0.236 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $63,800 to $71,600, a 12.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Oakman, AL is 75.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Oakman, AL have an average commute time of 37.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Oakman, AL is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$71,600
Median Property Value 2023
±$39,723
$268
Median Property Taxes
±$145

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Oakman, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Oakman, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

75.3%
Homeownership
2023
54.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 75.3% of the housing units in Oakman, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 76.4%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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

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Household Income

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$N/A
Median Household Income
± $N/A
356
Number of Households
± 150

In 2023, the median household income of the 356 households in Oakman, AL declined from $N/A from the previous year's value of $24,578.

The following chart displays the households in Oakman, AL 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 $20k - $25k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Oakman, AL is from Alabama.
0.456
2023 Wage GINI in Alabama
0.458
2022 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2023, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.523% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (89.7%)
  2. Carpooled (8.79%)
  3. Worked At Home (1.47%)

In 2023, 89.7% of workers in Oakman, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.79%) and those who worked at home (1.47%).

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.

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Commute Time

37.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Oakman, AL have a longer commute time (37.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.35% of the workforce in Oakman, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

3 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Oakman, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Oakman, AL have 3 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oakman, AL (178 out of 864 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Oakman, AL is White, followed by Two Or More 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.

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Health

81.8% of the population of Oakman, AL has health coverage, with 26.7% on employee plans, 20.2% on Medicaid, 25.1% on Medicare, 9.4% on non-group plans, and 0.344% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Alabama see 1,571 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.36% increase from the previous year (1,520 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2016 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 740 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.3% were men and 47.7% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.3% under 18 years, 23.4% between 18 and 34 years, 22.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 29.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.3% were men and 47.7% were women.

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Uninsured People

18.2%
Uninsured
26.7%
Employer Coverage
20.2%
Medicaid
25.1%
Medicare
9.4%
Non-Group
0.344%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oakman, AL declined by 0.763% from 18.4% to 18.2%.

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