Oakland, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oakland, Iowa
|
|
|---|---|
Downtown Oakland, Iowa
|
|
Location of Oakland, Iowa
|
|
 Oakland, Iowa
Location in Iowa
Oakland, Iowa
Location in the United States
|
|
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Pottawattamie |
| Township | Belknap |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.89 sq mi (4.89 km2) |
| • Land | 1.79 sq mi (4.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,106 ft (337 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 1,524 |
| • Density | 850.45/sq mi (328.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51560
|
| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-58080 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0459748 |
| Website | City of Oakland |
Oakland is a city located along the West Nishnabotna River in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,524 at the time of the 2020 census. Formerly named Big Grove, Oakland is home to Nishna Heritage Museum.
History
Oakland began in 1880 with the building of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad through that territory.
Geography
Oakland is located at 41°18′31″N 95°23′44″W / 41.30861°N 95.39556°W (41.308492, -95.395565).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.58 square miles (4.09 km2), of which, 1.42 square miles (3.68 km2) is land and 0.16 square miles (0.41 km2) is water.
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1890 | 686 | — |
| 1900 | 913 | +33.1% |
| 1910 | 1,105 | +21.0% |
| 1920 | 1,188 | +7.5% |
| 1930 | 1,181 | −0.6% |
| 1940 | 1,317 | +11.5% |
| 1950 | 1,296 | −1.6% |
| 1960 | 1,340 | +3.4% |
| 1970 | 1,603 | +19.6% |
| 1980 | 1,552 | −3.2% |
| 1990 | 1,496 | −3.6% |
| 2000 | 1,487 | −0.6% |
| 2010 | 1,527 | +2.7% |
| 2020 | 1,524 | −0.2% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
||
2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 1,527 people, 604 households, and 407 families living in the city. The population density was 1,075.4 inhabitants per square mile (415.2/km2). There were 657 housing units at an average density of 462.7 per square mile (178.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% White, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.5% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population.
There were 604 households, of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.6% were non-families. 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. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.00.
The median age in the city was 39.8 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 18.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.
Education
Oakland is within the Riverside Community School District. The district formed on July 1, 1993 with the merger of the Carson-Macedonia and Oakland districts.
Notable people
- Pat Bohen, professional baseball player
- Frank Tenney Johnson, painter
See also
In Spanish: Oakland (Iowa) para niños
