Oakesdale, Washington facts for kids
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Oakesdale
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Oakesdale as seen from Steptoe Butte.
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Location of Oakesdale, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Whitman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.04 sq mi (2.69 km2) |
| • Land | 1.04 sq mi (2.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,464 ft (751 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 395 |
| • Density | 379.8/sq mi (146.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
99158
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| Area code | 509 |
| FIPS code | 53-50325 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1507134 |
| Website | Town of Oakesdale |
Oakesdale is a small town located in Whitman County, Washington, in the United States. In 2020, about 395 people lived there.
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The Story of Oakesdale
Oakesdale began in 1876. A person named James McCoy was the first to settle here. The town got its name from Thomas F. Oakes. He was an important official for the railroad. Oakesdale officially became a town in 1890.
Famous People from Oakesdale
- Virgil T. McCroskey: He was important for creating two state parks. These are Steptoe Butte State Park and McCroskey State Park.
Where is Oakesdale?
Oakesdale is located at 47°7′50″N 117°14′40″W / 47.13056°N 117.24444°W. This is in the state of Washington. The town covers an area of about 1.04 square miles (2.69 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 528 | — | |
| 1900 | 928 | 75.8% | |
| 1910 | 882 | −5.0% | |
| 1920 | 816 | −7.5% | |
| 1930 | 637 | −21.9% | |
| 1940 | 590 | −7.4% | |
| 1950 | 576 | −2.4% | |
| 1960 | 474 | −17.7% | |
| 1970 | 447 | −5.7% | |
| 1980 | 444 | −0.7% | |
| 1990 | 346 | −22.1% | |
| 2000 | 420 | 21.4% | |
| 2010 | 422 | 0.5% | |
| 2020 | 395 | −6.4% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, about 422 people lived in Oakesdale. There were 166 homes in the town. Most of the people living there were White. A small number of people were Asian or from other backgrounds. About 1 out of 100 people were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Oakesdale was about 44 years old. About a quarter of the residents were under 18. Many people were between 45 and 64 years old. Slightly more women lived in Oakesdale than men.
See also
In Spanish: Oakesdale (Washington) para niños
