Borough · New Jersey
Oakland, New Jersey
Oakland, borough, in Bergen County, New Jersey. Oakland had 12,837 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 12,748 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 12,768 (±27). GEOID 3453850.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
12,837
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,748 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,768 ±27
Median household income
$162,019
±$15,337 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$591,300
±$18,228 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,383
±$193 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Oakland and what county is it in?
Oakland is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey. It covers 8.5 square miles of land, 1,499 residents per square mile in 2020.
Oakland is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Oakland, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 12,837 people lived in Oakland on July 1, 2025, up 0.8% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 12,748 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 12,768 (±27).
| Measure | Oakland | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,768 ±27 | 962,316 | −204 |
| Households | 4,488 ±158 | 355,127 | +251 |
| Average household size | 2.81 ±0.10 | 2.68 | −0.20 |
| Housing units | 4,683 ±202 | 369,613 | no clear change |
Oakland's population since 2000
From 12,466 in 2000 to 12,837 in 2025: up 3.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Oakland as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Oakland?
The median resident of Oakland is 40.7 years old; 22.0% are under 18 and 17.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.6%. 13.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Oakland | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7 ±2.2 | 42.0 | −2.8 |
| Under 18 years | 22.0% ±2.1 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.5% ±1.8 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Male | 52.5% ±2.0 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.6% ±4.4 pts | 22.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.6% ±5.0 pts | 51.3% | −8.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±2.1 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.5% ±1.3 pts | 16.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±1.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±2.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.8% ±2.9 pts | 31.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.4% ±5.5 pts | 42.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.2% ±1.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| With a disability | 9.2% ±1.7 pts | 8.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.4% ±1.9 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.2% ±1.4 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 56.8% ±3.2 pts | 53.1% | +6.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 23.1% ±2.6 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.9% ±2.8 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Oakland earn?
Half of Oakland's 4,488 households earn less than $162,019 a year (±$15,337), against $124,884 in Bergen County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $155,460 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Oakland | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $162,019 ±$15,337 | $124,884 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $189,946 ±$13,810 | $171,262 | – |
| Per capita income | $67,775 ±$4,991 | $63,735 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 3.1% ±1.2 pts | 6.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.8% ±1.7 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.2% ±0.9 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% ±2.5 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.7% ±2.7 pts | 94.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Oakland?
Owners occupy 92.9% of Oakland's occupied homes and renters 7.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $591,300 by its owner (±$18,228). The median renter pays $1,383 a month including utilities, and 49.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Oakland | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $591,300 ±$18,228 | $623,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,383 ±$193 | $1,914 | −$638 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.8% ±23.4 pts | 42.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,422 ±$141 | $3,547 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 92.9% ±3.1 pts | 65.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 7.1% ±3.1 pts | 34.7% | – |
| Housing units | 4,683 ±202 | 369,613 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±13.1 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 91.1% ±2.6 pts | 53.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.4% ±1.0 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.3% ±2.6 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.7% ±2.6 pts | 7.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Oakland building?
Builders took permits for 58 new housing units in Oakland in 2025 (33 in single-family houses), 4.5 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Oakland work and get to work?
69.9% of Oakland's workers drive alone and 21.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.4%.
| Measure | Oakland | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.7% ±3.0 pts | 67.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% ±1.5 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 69.9% ±4.4 pts | 59.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.7% ±2.0 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.2% ±1.0 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.8% ±3.9 pts | 18.5% | +15.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.5 min ±2.1 | 31.2 min | −3.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Oakland?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Oakland (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $134,044 (Tract 393) to $187,188 (Tract 392).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Oakland) · Census block assignment files
How does Oakland compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Oakland is the 2,694th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 82nd-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Oakland ranks 137th of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 82nd | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 411th | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 484th | 787 |
| Median household income | 137th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 222nd | 785 |
| Median home value | 198th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 599th | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 478th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 242nd | 780 |
| Median age | 519th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 108th | 777 |
| Work from home | 218th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 443rd | 787 |
Oakland's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Oakland with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Oakland?
12 of the 57 figures for Oakland on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Oakland are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Oakland.