Demographics & People — Oakland, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,700 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~12,900 |
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| Median Age | 40.7 |
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| Total Households | 4,395 |
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| Family Households | 3,509 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.85 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2862 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,689 |
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| Black or African American | 159 |
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| Asian | 434 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,506 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Italian | 3,000 |
| Other groups | 2,203 |
| Irish | 2,182 |
| German | 2,012 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,861 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,491 |
| Polish | 1,163 |
| Hispanic: South American | 786 |
| English | 765 |
| Russian | 646 |
Language
| English Only | 9,266 |
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| Spanish | 1,255 |
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| Population 5+ | 11,946 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 419 |
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| Population 18+ | 9,852 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 21.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Oakland, New Jersey.
