kids encyclopedia robot

Oakland, Missouri facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Oakland, Missouri
Location of Oakland, Missouri
Location of Oakland, Missouri
Country United States
State Missouri
County St. Louis
Area
 • Total 0.60 sq mi (1.56 km2)
 • Land 0.60 sq mi (1.56 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
614 ft (187 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 1,381
 • Estimate 
(2019)
1,367
 • Density 2,267.00/sq mi (875.67/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code 29-53750
GNIS feature ID 0756470
Website Oaklandmo.org

Oakland is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,381 at the 2010 census.

Geography

Oakland is located at 38°34′33″N 90°23′04″W / 38.575869°N 90.384539°W / 38.575869; -90.384539 (38.575869, -90.384539).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.61 square miles (1.58 km2), all of it land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1930 557
1940 789 41.7%
1960 1,552
1970 1,609 3.7%
1980 1,728 7.4%
1990 1,593 −7.8%
2000 1,540 −3.3%
2010 1,381 −10.3%
2019 (est.) 1,367 −1.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,381 people, 452 households, and 324 families living in the city. The population density was 2,263.9 inhabitants per square mile (874.1/km2). There were 494 housing units at an average density of 809.8 per square mile (312.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.2% White, 2.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 452 households, of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.3% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 52.7 years. 18.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.7% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 32.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 40.0% male and 60.0% female.

Education

The all-girls Roman Catholic High School Ursuline Academy is located in the city of Oakland. St. Louis County Library operates the Oak Bend Branch in Oakland.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Oakland (Misuri) para niños

kids search engine
Oakland, Missouri Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.