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Oakwood, TX
Town in Leon County, Texas.
Population
570
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
504
ZIP codes
0
Oakwood and its ZIP codes
Oakwood at a glance
- Oakwood is about 4.4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $37,396 a year, 52% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $111,500 (61% below Texas) and median rent is $680 a month.
Local data for Oakwood, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oakwood, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,396
Poverty rate
29.6%
Median home value
$111,500
Median rent
$680/mo
Homeownership
68.6%
Bachelor's or higher
9.8%
Median age
56.3
Average commute
13.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (89), Irish Americans (73), French Americans (7).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Leon County. PPP loans are for Oakwood.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,447
6,189 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,456
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$158M
FY 2026, $10,047 per person
How people get to work
Oakwood, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.2%
- Carpooled2.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.5%
Average one-way commute: 13.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oakwood, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
382
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
34
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 38°F
43.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oakwood, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
18.2%
U.S. 12.1% +6.1 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.8%
U.S. 11.1% +2.7 pts
Cities near Oakwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BuffaloCity | 16 mi | 4.7 |
| ElkhartTown | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| PalestineCity | 17 mi | 19.5 |
| FairfieldCity | 21 mi | 5.5 |
| GrapelandCity | 23 mi | 2.6 |
| JewettCity | 24 mi | 2 |
| CentervilleCity | 24 mi | 1.8 |
| TeagueCity | 25 mi | 5.1 |
| LatexoCity | 26 mi | 1 |
| NechesCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1 |
| CrockettCity | 30 mi | 8.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oakwood, TX in?
- Oakwood is in Leon County, Texas.
- What is the population of Oakwood, TX?
- About 570 people live in Oakwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oakwood?
- Nearby places include Buffalo (16 mi), Elkhart (16 mi), Palestine (17 mi), Fairfield (21 mi), Grapeland (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023