Demographics & People — Oakland, Nebraska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,572 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,500 |
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| Median Age | 45.6 |
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| Total Households | 621 |
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| Family Households | 373 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0431 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,427 |
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| Black or African American | 21 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 606 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 397 |
| English | 344 |
| Swedish | 330 |
| Other groups | 117 |
| Irish | 116 |
| Czech | 55 |
| American | 44 |
| Scottish | 37 |
| Danish | 34 |
Language
| English Only | 1,467 |
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| Spanish | 13 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,493 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 130 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,209 |
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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, Nebraska.
