Oak, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oak, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Oak: north side of Maple Street
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Location of Oak, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Nuckolls |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,585 ft (483 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 54 |
| • Density | 355.26/sq mi (137.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68964
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-35245 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399532 |
Oak (/oʊk/) is a small village located in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. In 2020, about 54 people lived there.
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History of Oak
The first people settled in the Oak area way back in the 1860s. The village of Oak itself was officially planned and marked out in 1888. This happened when the Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley Railroad built its tracks to this spot. Oak got its name from a nearby stream called Oak Creek.
Where is Oak?
Oak is a very small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of the village is about 0.39 square kilometers (0.15 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within the village limits.
Oak's Population
The number of people living in Oak has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 237 | — | |
| 1920 | 201 | −15.2% | |
| 1930 | 218 | 8.5% | |
| 1940 | 177 | −18.8% | |
| 1950 | 131 | −26.0% | |
| 1960 | 125 | −4.6% | |
| 1970 | 100 | −20.0% | |
| 1980 | 79 | −21.0% | |
| 1990 | 68 | −13.9% | |
| 2000 | 60 | −11.8% | |
| 2010 | 66 | 10.0% | |
| 2020 | 54 | −18.2% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the census counted 66 people living in Oak. These people lived in 30 different homes, and 15 of those were families. Most of the people living in Oak (98.5%) were White. A small number (1.5%) were from two or more races, and 1.5% were of Hispanic or Latino background.
About a third of the homes (33.3%) had children under 18 living there. Nearly half of the homes (46.7%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.20 people, and the average family had about 3.07 people.
The average age of people in Oak in 2010 was 33.5 years old.
- About 25.8% of residents were under 18.
- About 7.6% were between 18 and 24.
- About 33.4% were between 25 and 44.
- About 25.8% were between 45 and 64.
- About 7.6% were 65 or older.
There were slightly more males (54.5%) than females (45.5%) in the village.
Famous People from Oak
- Russ Snyder is a baseball player who came from Oak.
See also
In Spanish: Oak (Nebraska) para niños
