Oakland, MO is a small town in Missouri located along the Finley River. With a population of 1,473 people and a population density of 2,258 people per square mile, Oakland is an ideal place for those looking for a more laid-back lifestyle. The town has numerous local businesses including Smith's Hardware & Home Center, Oakland Mercantile Company, and Oakland Flower & Gift Shop. Year round outdoor activities can be enjoyed at Finley River Park with trails for cycling and walking or simply relaxing by the river with friends. Other organizations such as the Oakland Community Library provide educational resources to locals while the Friendly Friends 4-H Club helps young locals explore their passions in agricultures and livestock. For sports fans, nearby West Plains hosts well attended events such as basketball tournaments and high school football games making it easy to catch some local sporting action.
The population in Oakland is 1,473. There are 2,419 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Oakland is 54.8, 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
- 58.4% are married
- 9.3% are divorced
- 33.1% are married with children
- 12.0% have children, but are single
Race in Oakland
- 94.5% are White
- 1.6% are Black
- 1.1% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander