How long do people stay in their homes in Oaktown, IN?
22.6% (±10.5 points) of households in Oaktown, IN moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
16.5% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 22.6% (±10.5 points)
- Since before 2000
- 16.5%
When households in Oaktown moved in
| Moved in | Oaktown | Knox County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 1.5% (±2.6 points) | 3.9% | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 21.1% (±10.2 points) | 20.1% | 19.6% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 52.6% (±16.4 points) | 35.7% | 39.6% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 8.2% (±4.1 points) | 14.5% | 16.3% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 7.0% (±5.6 points) | 12.9% | 9.9% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 9.5% (±5.9 points) | 12.9% | 10.3% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Oaktown, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from Knox County (24.0%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (23.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Oaktown
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaktown | — | 22.6% (±10.5 points) | — |
| Busseron Township | 2.5 mi | 21.1% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Widner Township | 5.3 mi | 14.1% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Russellville | 6.0 mi | 20.7% (±29.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carlisle | 6.5 mi | 20.8% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Haddon Township | 6.6 mi | 10.2% (±5.0 points) | Lower |
| Washington Township (Knox County) | 7.0 mi | 18.3% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Russell Township | 7.9 mi | 14.5% (±16.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bruceville | 8.0 mi | 11.8% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Haddon Township, IN (10.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Knox County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vincennes | 32.0% (±4.3 points) |
| 2 | Johnson Township (Knox County) | 28.6% (±18.4 points) |
| 3 | Vincennes Township | 28.2% (±3.9 points) |
| 4 | Bicknell | 27.7% (±8.4 points) |
| 5 | Decker Township | 23.2% (±42.7 points) |
| 6 | Oaktown | 22.6% (±10.5 points) |
| 7 | Wheatland | 22.4% (±13.6 points) |
| 8 | Busseron Township | 21.1% (±8.2 points) |
| 9 | Monroe City | 18.7% (±9.7 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Vigo Township | 18.3% (±6.2 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Washington Township (Knox County) | 18.3% (±7.4 points) |
| 12 | Edwardsport | 15.5% (±9.5 points) |
Showing 12 of 19 places in Knox County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Oaktown
How often do people move in Oaktown?
22.6% of households in Oaktown, IN moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Oaktown have?
16.5% of households in Oaktown have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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