Statistic Oakland California National
Population 422,575 39,512,223 328,239,523
Population density (sq mi) 7,555 256 91
Median age 36.6 36.0 37.7
Male/Female ratio 0.9:1 1.0:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) 43% 52% 55%
Families w/ Kids under 18 43% 46% 43%
Speak English 60% 56% 79%
Speak Spanish 22% 29% 13%

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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in Oakland is 2851% higher than California
  • The median age in Oakland is 2% higher than California
  • In Oakland 34.36% of the population is White
  • In Oakland 22.69% of the population is Black
  • In Oakland 15.76% of the population is Asian

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      Oakland population breakdown by race

      Race Oakland California National
      White 34.36% 61.26% 73.35%
      Black 22.69% 5.85% 12.63%
      Asian 15.76% 13.85% 5.22%
      American Indian 0.90% 0.74% 0.82%
      Native Hawaiian 0.60% 0.39% 0.18%
      Mixed race 8.43% 4.62% 3.06%
      Other race 17.28% 13.28% 4.75%
      In Oakland, 27.0% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The Oakland, CA demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).