East Oakdale, California facts for kids
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East Oakdale
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Location in Stanislaus County and the state of California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Stanislaus |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.54 sq mi (14.35 km2) |
| • Land | 5.39 sq mi (13.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) 8.49% |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,201 |
| • Density | 593.55/sq mi (229.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95361
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| Area code(s) | 209 |
| FIPS code | 06-20907 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853386 |
East Oakdale is a small community in California, located right next to the city of Oakdale. It's not an official city but a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts as a community for population surveys.
East Oakdale is found on the Stanislaus River in Stanislaus County. It's part of the larger Modesto area in the San Joaquin Valley. In 2020, about 3,201 people lived there.
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Where is East Oakdale Located?
East Oakdale is in California, specifically at coordinates 37.793528 degrees North and 120.806669 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau says that East Oakdale covers about 5.2 square miles (13.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 4.7 square miles (12.2 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometer), is water.
What is East Oakdale's History?
In the 1800s, the Stanislaus River was an important crossing point. There were three ferries that helped people cross the river on the old Stockton - Los Angeles Road.
One of these ferries, called Heath & Emory's Ferry, was located right where East Oakdale is today. Another ferry, Taylor's Ferry Crossing, was in the area that is now the city of Oakdale. The third, Islips Ferry, was a bit further down the river. These ferries were vital for travel and trade back then.
How Many People Live in East Oakdale?
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| 2020 | 3,201 | — | |
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Population in 2010
The 2010 United States Census counted 2,762 people living in East Oakdale. This means there were about 530 people per square mile.
Most of the people living there were White (91.6%). There were also smaller numbers of African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. About 10.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
All 2,762 people lived in homes, not in group living places. There were 1,055 households. About 28.5% of these homes had children under 18. Most households (76.7%) were married couples. The average household had 2.62 people.
The population included people of all ages:
- 20.3% were under 18 years old.
- 5.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 15.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 37.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 21.1% were 65 years or older.
The average age in East Oakdale was 50.0 years.
Most homes (93.3%) were owned by the people living in them, while 6.7% were rented.
Population in 2000
In the census of 2000, East Oakdale had 2,742 people. The population density was about 487 people per square mile.
The racial makeup was similar to 2010, with most residents being White (91.28%). About 6.82% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 989 households. About 33.1% of these households had children under 18. The average household size was 2.77 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- 25.3% were under 18.
- 5.5% were 18 to 24.
- 22.2% were 25 to 44.
- 34.0% were 45 to 64.
- 13.0% were 65 or older.
The average age was 44 years.
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