Oakland (Pittsburgh) - Neighborhoods

Neighborhoods

North Oakland
Neighborhood of Pittsburgh
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Allegheny County
City Pittsburgh
Area
• Total 0.499 sq mi (1.29 km2)
Population (2000)
• Total 9,857
• Density 20,000/sq mi (7,600/km2)
Central Oakland
Neighborhood of Pittsburgh
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Allegheny County
City Pittsburgh
Area
• Total 0.281 sq mi (0.73 km2)
Population (2000)
• Total 5,281
• Density 19,000/sq mi (7,300/km2)
South Oakland
Neighborhood of Pittsburgh
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Allegheny County
City Pittsburgh
Area
• Total 0.508 sq mi (1.32 km2)
Population (2000)
• Total 3,007
• Density 5,900/sq mi (2,300/km2)
West Oakland
Neighborhood of Pittsburgh
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Allegheny County
City Pittsburgh
Area
• Total 0.215 sq mi (0.56 km2)
Population (2000)
• Total 2,272
• Density 11,000/sq mi (4,100/km2)

Oakland is officially divided into four neighborhoods: North Oakland, West Oakland, Central Oakland, and South Oakland. Each section has a unique identity, and offers its own flavor of venues and housing. Oakland is Pittsburgh's second most populated neighborhood with 22,210 residents, a majority of these residents being students.

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