Oakland is a city located along the West Nishnabotna River in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States.

[3] Formerly named Big Grove, Oakland is home to Nishna Heritage Museum and a number of historical buildings.

Oakland began in 1880 with the construction of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad through the territory.

[5] As of the census of 2020,[9] there were 1,524 people, 617 households, and 377 families residing in the city.

There were 669 housing units at an average density of 373.4 per square mile (144.2/km2).

There were 657 housing units at an average density of 462.7 per square mile (178.6/km2).

28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 635 housing units at an average density of 421.3 per square mile (162.7/km2).

30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.