Oakland, Nebraska facts for kids
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Oakland, Nebraska
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Swedish Heritage Center, occupying former Swedish Covenant Church in Oakland
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Location of Oakland, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Burt |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.96 sq mi (2.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.96 sq mi (2.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,293 ft (394 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,244 |
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1,179 |
| • Density | 1,233.26/sq mi (476.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68045
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-35490 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0831822 |
| Website | www.ci.oakland.ne.us |
Oakland is a city in Burt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,244 at the 2010 census. Oakland continues to build on its strong foundation with its bi-annual Swedish Festival and is known by its proclamation from the Swedish Consul-General and the Governor of Nebraska as the "Swedish Capital of Nebraska."
Geography
Oakland is located at 41°50′6″N 96°27′58″W / 41.83500°N 96.46611°W (41.835133, -96.466075). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.93 square miles (2.41 km2), all of it land.
History
Oakland was named after John Oak, an early settler. The village was incorporated April 13, 1881, with 30 businesses, two banks and one printing office in operation. Basic economic activities in the Oakland area soon included farming, cattle and hog production, feed processing, wholesale and retail sales. In 1900, the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad were built to Oakland.
Oakland was home to the Swedish Basketball Classic from 1993-2006, which has since moved to Midland University in Fremont, NE and changed its name to the Warrior Classic. Oakland has also been home to the Burt County Fair since 1913.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 345 | — | |
| 1890 | 807 | 133.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,008 | 24.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,073 | 6.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,356 | 26.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,433 | 5.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,380 | −3.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,456 | 5.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,429 | −1.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,355 | −5.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,393 | 2.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,279 | −8.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,367 | 6.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,244 | −9.0% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,179 | −5.2% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,244 people, 528 households, and 343 families living in the city. The population density was 1,337.6 inhabitants per square mile (516.5/km2). There were 633 housing units at an average density of 680.6 per square mile (262.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.0% White, 0.5% African American, 1.3% Native American, 0.9% Asian, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.
There were 528 households, of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.0% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.85.
The median age in the city was 44.9 years. 25.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.6% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 24.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.
Notable people
Oakland is the birthplace of Jon Kyl, U.S. Senator from Arizona, and Curt Bromm, the former Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature.
Images for kids
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A residential street in Oakland, Nebraska c. 1920
See also
In Spanish: Oakland (Nebraska) para niños
