Oakland, ME
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
HomeSnacks is reader-supported. When you click through real estate links on our site, we earn an affiliate commission. Learn more.
Oakland, Maine Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
2,389
Unemployment
2.6%
Poverty
19.3%
Median Home
$166,000
Median Income
$57,794
Median Rent
$817
Oakland SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
7
Affordability
8
Diversity
4
Safety
8
Amenities
5
Education
8
Commute
8
Oakland, ME Crime Report
67
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,064.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-57.03%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Oakland / 100k People |
Maine / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 67 | 1,064.2 | 1,360.7 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 7 | 111.2 | 115.2 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 14.0 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 31.8 | 61.3 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 60 | 953.0 | 1,245.6 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 12 | 190.6 | 174.8 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 45 | 714.7 | 1,016.7 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 3 | 47.6 | 54.0 | 219.9 |
Oakland, ME Photos
Source: Flickr User Rod Waddington | CC BY-SA 2.0
Oakland Articles
Rankings for Oakland in Maine
Map Of Oakland, ME
Best Places Around Oakland
1
Topsham, ME
Population 6,222
2
Bath, ME
Population 8,319
3
Brunswick, ME
Population 14,994
4
Winslow, ME
Population 4,928
5
Auburn, ME
Population 23,187
6
Gardiner, ME
Population 5,657
7
Rockland, ME
Population 7,178
8
Bangor, ME
Population 32,095
9
Belfast, ME
Population 6,688
10
Lewiston, ME
Population 36,095
Population over time in Oakland
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,389 | 4.2% |
| 2018 | 2,292 | -12.2% |
| 2017 | 2,611 | 8.9% |
| 2016 | 2,397 | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 2,448 | -2.7% |
| 2014 | 2,516 | 4.1% |
| 2013 | 2,417 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 2,402 | -7.4% |
| 2011 | 2,595 | -3.7% |
| 2010 | 2,694 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Oakland
| Race | Oakland | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.7% | 93.2% | 60.7% |
| African American | 0.0% | 1.3% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.1% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 6.3% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.0% | 1.7% | 18.0% |
Gender in Oakland
| Gender | Oakland | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.9% | 51.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 53.1% | 49.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Oakland for adults over 25
| Education | Oakland | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 32.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Oakland, Maine
| Income | Oakland | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.4% | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.8% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.7% | 10.0% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.5% | 9.6% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.1% | 13.2% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6.9% | 18.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.6% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.0% | 14.5% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.4% | 5.1% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.5% | 4.6% | 7.7% |
