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Oakland, NE
City in Burt County, Nebraska.
Population
1,552
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,635
ZIP codes
0
Oakland and its ZIP codes
Oakland at a glance
- Oakland is about 63 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- It is the 81st most populous of 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- Households here earn a median of $68,900 a year, 10% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,700 (36% below Nebraska) and median rent is $720 a month.
Local data for Oakland, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oakland, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,900
Poverty rate
10.9%
Median home value
$151,700
Median rent
$720/mo
Homeownership
72.8%
Bachelor's or higher
26.1%
Median age
45.6
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (666), Swedish Americans (285), Irish Americans (166).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Burt County. PPP loans are for Oakland.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,653
1,734 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,483
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$72.3M
FY 2026, $10,748 per person
How people get to work
Oakland, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oakland, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
434
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
22
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 10°F
31.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oakland, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Oakland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CraigVillage | 6.4 mi | 0.3 |
| LyonsCity | 6.8 mi | 0.7 |
| UehlingVillage | 7.4 mi | 0.2 |
| West PointCity | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| TekamahCity | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| BancroftVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| RosalieVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| WinslowVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| ScribnerCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| DecaturVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
| HooperCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| HermanVillage | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| BeemerVillage | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| SnyderVillage | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| MacyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| FontanelleCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oakland, NE in?
- Oakland is in Burt County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Oakland, NE?
- About 1,552 people live in Oakland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oakland?
- Nearby places include Craig (6.4 mi), Lyons (6.8 mi), Uehling (7.4 mi), West Point (12 mi), Tekamah (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023