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Oakland Unified School District
Oakland Unified School District is a unified school district in California with a community population of 438,372. The median household income is $101,376 and the median age is 37.8.
438,372
Population
8246
People / sq mi
$101,376
Median Income
37.8
Median Age
Oakland Unified School District covers 53 sq mi of land at 8245.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 29.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 23.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$101,376
Median Household Income
$61,580
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$928,700
Median Home Value
$1,978
Median Rent
42.2%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
84.8%
High School+
48.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Oakland Unified School District serves a community with a population of 438,372 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in California.
The median household income in Oakland Unified School District is $101,376, with a per capita income of $61,580. The poverty rate is 9.6%.
Oakland Unified School District is 29.5% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 23.5% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Oakland Unified School District, 84.8% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Oakland Unified School District is $928,700, with a median rent of $1,978. The homeownership rate is 42.2%.
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Data for Oakland Unified School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 0628050).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.