Town · Tennessee
Oakland, Tennessee
Oakland, town, in Fayette County, Tennessee. Oakland had 10,835 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 20.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,936 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 9,979 (±29). GEOID 4754920.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,835
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,936 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,979 ±29
Median household income
$97,798
±$8,810 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$319,100
±$21,670 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$1,992
±$244 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is Oakland and what county is it in?
Oakland is a town in Fayette County, Tennessee. It covers 10.5 square miles of land, 854 residents per square mile in 2020.
Oakland is in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 9 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 10,835 people lived in Oakland on July 1, 2025, up 20.6% since 2020, faster than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020 Census counted 8,936 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 9,979 (±29).
| Measure | Oakland | Fayette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,979 ±29 | 43,267 | +2,086 |
| Households | 3,973 ±219 | 17,210 | +873 |
| Average household size | 2.51 ±0.14 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,082 ±211 | 18,494 | +894 |
Oakland's population since 2000
From 1,279 in 2000 to 10,835 in 2025: up 747.1%. 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 40.3 years old; 20.8% are under 18 and 17.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 67.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 26.0%. 3.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Oakland | Fayette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3 ±3.2 | 47.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.8% ±2.5 pts | 17.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.2% ±2.7 pts | 23.0% | – |
| Male | 48.5% ±2.6 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% ±1.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 67.9% ±4.3 pts | 65.6% | −20.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 26.0% ±4.5 pts | 25.0% | +17.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±2.0 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.1% ±1.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.6% ±1.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.7% ±2.5 pts | 9.2% | – |
| With a disability | 12.4% ±2.9 pts | 16.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.1% ±2.9 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.7% ±1.8 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 33.2% ±5.1 pts | 27.3% | +10.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.5% ±2.0 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.7% ±3.3 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.7% ±1.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
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 3,973 households earn less than $97,798 a year (±$8,810), against $88,456 in Fayette County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $92,691 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Oakland | Fayette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $97,798 ±$8,810 | $88,456 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $101,182 ±$6,523 | $107,294 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,248 ±$2,850 | $43,490 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.8% ±3.2 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.2% ±9.9 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.3% ±2.5 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% ±1.9 pts | 96.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.1% ±2.8 pts | 90.7% | – |
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 87.0% of Oakland's occupied homes and renters 13.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $319,100 by its owner (±$21,670). The median renter pays $1,992 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Oakland | Fayette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $319,100 ±$21,670 | $340,800 | +$90,437 |
| Median gross rent | $1,992 ±$244 | $902 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 16.7% ±14.4 pts | 31.8% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,612 ±$65 | $1,674 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 87.0% ±3.9 pts | 81.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 13.0% ±3.9 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Housing units | 4,082 ±211 | 18,494 | +894 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 15.0% ±15.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 99.8% ±0.4 pts | 85.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 10.3% ±3.0 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 28.1% ±5.7 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.0% ±2.8 pts | 5.3% | – |
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 213 new housing units in Oakland in 2025 (213 in single-family houses), 19.7 per 1,000 residents against 5.9 across Tennessee.
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?
71.7% of Oakland's workers drive alone and 12.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 35.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.3%.
| Measure | Oakland | Fayette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.4% ±4.2 pts | 59.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% ±1.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 71.7% ±6.8 pts | 77.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.6% ±4.6 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.8% ±1.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.6% ±5.1 pts | 12.0% | +9.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 35.0 min ±2.6 | 34.1 min | no clear change |
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?
1 census tract lies mostly in Oakland, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 604.04Fayette County | 6,800 | $91,683 |
| Tract 604.02Fayette County | 5,314 | $106,450 |
| Tract 604.03Fayette County | 4,281 | $90,921 |
| Tract 604.01Fayette County | 2,918 | $110,213 |
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 Tennessee?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Oakland is the 3,038th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 60th-most populous of 345 in Tennessee.
Oakland ranks 35th of 287 places in Tennessee with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 60th | 345 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 11th | 230 |
| Residents per square mile | 104th | 289 |
| Median household income | 35th | 287 |
| Per capita income | 58th | 289 |
| Median home value | 60th | 285 |
| Median gross rent | 9th | 265 |
| Poverty rate | 215th | 239 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60th | 276 |
| Median age | 152nd | 289 |
| Owner-occupied share | 45th | 289 |
| Work from home | 74th | 167 |
| Travel time to work | 18th | 288 |
Oakland's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
Every place in Tennessee, 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?
14 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.