Oakland, Iowa
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| Country | USA |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Pottawattamie |
| Township | Belknap |
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| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,524 |
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| 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 | 2395289[2] |
| Website | City of Oakland |
Oakland is a city located along the West Nishnabotna River in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States. Its population was 1,524 at the time of the 2020 census.[3] Formerly named Big Grove, Oakland is home to Nishna Heritage Museum and a number of historical buildings.
History
Oakland began in 1880 with the construction of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad through the territory.[4]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.58 square miles (4.09 km2), of which 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) is covered by water.[5]
Climate
Demographics
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2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Oakland had a population of 1,524.[6][7]
The population density was 850.7 inhabitants per sq mi (328.4/km2). The 669 housing units had an average density of 373.4 per sq mi (144.2/km2), of which 7.8% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.8% and the rental vacancy rate was 2.5%.[6]
There were 617 households and 377 families in Oakland. Of households, 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living in them, 47.3% were married-couple households, 6.5% were cohabitating couples, 24.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present, and 22.0% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. About 38.9% of all households were non-families, 33.4% were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[6]
The median age was 41.9 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18. The age distribution was 26.6% under 20; 4.3% from 20 to 24; 23.2% from 25 to 44; 24.4% from 45 to 64; and 21.5% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female. For every 100 females there were 97.4 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 99.8 males age 18 and over.[6]
0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[8]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,344 | 88.2% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 65 | 4.3% |
| Two or more races | 89 | 5.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 153 | 10.0% |
2010 census
As of the 2010 census,[9] 1,527 people, 604 households, and 407 families were living in the city. The population density was 1,075.4 inhabitants per square mile (415.2/km2). The 657 housing units had 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. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 4.3% of the population.
Of the 604 households, 32.3% had children under 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 not families. About 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 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. The age distribution was 24.8% under 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.
2000 census
As of the 2000 census,[10] 1,487 people, 600 households, and 397 families lived in the city. The population density was 986.7 inhabitants per square mile (381.0/km2). The 635 housing units had an average density of 421.3 per square mile (162.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.45% White, 0.54% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.13% Asian, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 0.27% of the population.
Of the 600 households, 29.8% had children under 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were not families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.91. The age distribution was 24.3% under 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who were 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 86.0 males.
The median household income was $37,961 and the median family income was $48,092. Males had a median income of $31,569 and females $22,902. The per capita income was $19,205. About 4.8% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under 18 and 6.4% of those 65 or over.
Education
Oakland is within the Riverside Community School District.[11] The district formed on July 1, 1993 with the merger of the Carson-Macedonia and Oakland districts.[12]
Notable people
- Pat Bohen, professional baseball player[13]
- Frank Tenney Johnson, artist/illustrator[14]
References
- ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Template:GNIS
- ↑ "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ↑ History of Pottawattamie County, Iowa: Containing a History from the Earliest Settlement to the Present Time. O. L. Baskin & Company. 1883. pp. 318.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ↑ "Riverside" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 27, 2020. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
- ↑ "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 9, 2019. Retrieved March 22, 2020.
- ↑ "Pat Bohen Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved November 27, 2013.
- ↑ "Frank Tenney Johnson". Museum of Wisconsin Art. Archived from the original on February 13, 2019. Retrieved November 27, 2013.