Oakland, Maryland

Oakland: Town in the west-central part of Garrett County, Maryland, United States

About

Oakland is a town located in the county of Anne Arundel in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,925 and a population density of 271 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,803 inhabitants.

The town was created 162 years ago in 1861.

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Location of Oakland on Maryland map.

Quick Facts about Oakland

Population : 1,803 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Maryland (United States)
County : Anne Arundel County
Postal code : 21550
Phone Area Codes : 301
Area : 7.1 km2
Altitude : 2,398 feet / 731 meters
Capital city : Oakland is capital of Garrett County
Establishment : January 01, 1862 (162 years ago)
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 20:59:36 (21st December 2024)
Density : 254 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -6.77% (2010-2020)
B %26 O Train Station -- Oakland 'MD' August 2011 image
B %26 O Train Station -- Oakland 'MD' August 2011
B %26 O Train Station -- Oakland 'MD' August 2011 image
B %26 O Train Station -- Oakland 'MD' August 2011 image

Geography

Oakland is located at 38°48'51"N 76°32'38"W (38.8142800, -76.5438500).

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Oakland decreased by 6.77% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,925 - census
2011 1,896 -1.53% estimation process
2012 1,898 0.11% estimation process
2013 1,898 0% estimation process
2014 1,862 -1.93% estimation process
2015 1,846 -0.87% estimation process
2016 1,842 -0.22% estimation process
2017 1,832 -0.55% estimation process
2018 1,823 -0.49% estimation process
2019 1,815 -0.44% estimation process
2020 1,803 -0.67% estimation process

Oakland zip code is 21550. County name: Garrett, County fips: 24023

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4 Garrett County Museum of Transportation

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Garrett County Museum of Transportation

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People born in Oakland (3)

People born in Oakland, including poker player Darvin Moon, business executive Charles M. White, politician Randy Smith, .

List

Schools in Oakland

College & universities near Oakland, MD

Code Name City ZIP
487676 The Temple Annapolis-A Paul Mitchell Partner School Annapolis (MD) 21401-3833

Stations (23)

Amtrak & bus stations near Oakland, MD

Code Name Address Type
KNT Kent Island, MD 3206 Main Street BUS
NCR New Carrollton station 4300 Garden City Drive RAIL
WAS Washington Union Station 50 Massachusetts Ave NE RAIL
ESN Easton Airport, Maryland 29137 Newman Road BUS
BWI BWI Rail Station 7 Amtrak Way RAIL

Post Office

Post offices near Oakland

Post Office Name City ZIP
Churchton Post Office Churchton (MD) 20733

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  • Oakland , California The third most populous city in California, Oakland is a major center for business, manufacturing, and culture. The city is home to the Oakland International Airport, the Oakland Raiders, and the Golden State Warriors. Oakland is also home to a number of universities, such as the University of California, Berkeley and the Mills College. with a population of 424,891 people.
  • Oakland , New Jersey borough in New Jersey, USA with a population of 12,841 people.
  • Oakland , Tennessee human settlement in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States of America with a population of 8,669 people.
  • Oakland , Maine town in Kennebec County in the U.S. state of Maine with a population of 6,341 people.
  • Oakland , Wisconsin town in Burnett County, Wisconsin, USA with a population of 3,215 people.
  • Oakland , Florida town in Orange County, Florida, United States with a population of 3,152 people.
  • Oakland , Maryland town in the west-central part of Garrett County, Maryland, United States with a population of 1,873 people.
  • Oakland , Iowa city located in Iowa, United States with a population of 1,491 people.
  • Oakland , Missouri city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States with a population of 1,375 people.
  • Oakland , Oklahoma human settlement in Marshall County, Oklahoma, United States of America with a population of 1,161 people.
  • Oakland , Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 954 people.
  • Oakland , Pennsylvania census-designated place in Cambria County, Pennsylvania with a population of 556 people.
  • Oakland , Mississippi town in Yalobusha County, Mississippi with a population of 514 people.
  • Oakland , Mississippi town in Yalobusha County, Mississippi with a population of 492 people.
  • Oakland , Minnesota unincorporated community in Freeborn County, Minnesota with a population of 299 people.
  • Oakland , Kentucky city in Warren County, Kentucky, USA with a population of 217 people.
  • Oakland , Nebraska city in Burt County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 142 people.
  • Oakland , Illinois city in Coles County, Illinois, United States with a population of 127 people.
  • Oakland , Kansas human settlement (possibly historical) with a population of 34 people.

Other cities in Anne Arundel County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Anne Arundel County , MD. (more)

City Name Population Title
Glen Burnie 67,639 Census designated place in Maryland
Severn 44,231 Census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Annapolis 39,524 City in and county seat of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, and Maryland federated state capital city
City of Annapolis 39,418 City in and county seat of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, and Maryland federated state capital city
Severna Park 37,634 Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Odenton 37,132 Census designated place
Crofton 27,348 Census place in Maryland, USA
Lake Shore 19,477 City in Cass County, Minnesota, United States of America
Green Haven 19,326 Neighborhood of Pasadena, Maryland, United States
Ferndale 16,746 Town in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Maryland City 16,093 Census designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Parole 15,922 Provisional release from prison, with certain conditions such as probation in some states
Linthicum 10,324 Census designated place
Cape Saint Claire 8,747 Park in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America
Londontowne 8,018 Unincorporated area in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Jessup 7,137 Locality in Howard and Anne Arundel counties, Maryland, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Oakland distances to largest Maryland cities