Oakwood Authority

Oakwood is a lower-income village of 570 with home prices 2.5× below the Texas median.

Oakwood, Texas

Oakwood is one of the smaller incorporated places in Freestone County, Texas, with a population of 570. Median household income is $37,396.

Definition and scope

Oakwood sits within Freestone County, Texas, one of Texas's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 17.

Who lives here

Oakwood has approximately 570 residents. The median age is 56.3 years. Roughly 69% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $111,500.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 55.1%
• Black or African American: 39.3%
• Hispanic or Latino: 1.1%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Oakwood is $37,396. Poverty rate stands at 29.6%. Unemployment rate at last release was 0.8%. Educational attainment: 9.8% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Oakwood:

• Public schools: 2
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Oakwood is Carter Ranch Airport. Federal court business routes through Anderson County Courthouse Annex. Amtrak service is available at Mineola, Texas.

Geography and climate

Oakwood sits at an elevation of 287 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 8b.

References

• Texas State Authority — state-level reference for Texas.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.