Oakland, ME is a small town located in Kennebec County with a population of 6,210 people. It has a population density of 247.03 people per square mile compared to the US Population Density of 93.29 people per square mile. Despite its size, Oakland provides plenty of opportunities for businesses, activities and events. Local businesses include Downtown Market Center, Waterville Meats & Deli and Oakland Home & Garden Center, providing goods and services to the local community. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking, biking and camping at nearby State Parks like Cobbossee Stream Campground and Quarry Hill Nature Center for those who enjoy nature. There are also several organizations in Oakland such as the Oakland Fire Dept., the Oakland Historical Society, and the Oakland Public Library that provide resources to the local community. In addition, many sporting events take place in Oakland such as their annual Summerfest Softball Tournament where teams from all over compete each year.
The population in Oakland is 6,210. There are 242 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Oakland is 44.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Oakland is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Oakland
- 65.4% are married
- 14.3% are divorced
- 25.8% are married with children
- 10.1% have children, but are single
Race in Oakland
- 98.8% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander