Oakfield, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Oakfield, Wisconsin
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Location of Oakfield in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Fond du Lac |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Land | 0.98 sq mi (2.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,052 |
| • Density | 1,106.82/sq mi (427.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-58925 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1570697 |
Oakfield is a small village in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,052 people lived there. The village is part of the larger Town of Oakfield.
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History of Oakfield
Oakfield got its name from a group of oak trees. These trees grew near where the village was first built. A post office opened in Oakfield way back in 1850.
A very strong tornado hit the village on July 18, 1996. It was an F5 tornado, which is the strongest kind. The tornado destroyed 47 homes. Even though it was very powerful, no one was killed. This was a big event in the village's history.
Where is Oakfield?
Oakfield is located in Wisconsin. You can find it at these coordinates: 43°41′3″N 88°32′54″W / 43.68417°N 88.54833°W.
The village covers a total area of about 0.98 square miles (2.55 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There is no water within the village limits.
People of Oakfield
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 315 | — | |
| 1910 | 522 | — | |
| 1920 | 556 | 6.5% | |
| 1930 | 577 | 3.8% | |
| 1940 | 655 | 13.5% | |
| 1950 | 697 | 6.4% | |
| 1960 | 772 | 10.8% | |
| 1970 | 918 | 18.9% | |
| 1980 | 990 | 7.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,003 | 1.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,012 | 0.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,075 | 6.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,052 | −2.1% | |
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The population of Oakfield has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 1,075 people living in the village. By 2020, the population was 1,052 people.
In 2010, there were 392 households in Oakfield. Many families lived there, with 36.7% of households having children under 18. Most households (66.1%) were married couples living together. The average age of people in the village was about 40.3 years old. About 26.2% of residents were under 18.
Famous People from Oakfield
Some people who became important in Wisconsin lived in Oakfield. These individuals served as State Representatives. A State Representative is someone elected by the people to help make laws for the state.
- Edson A. Putnam lived in Oakfield. He was a Wisconsin State Representative.
- Henry A. Ripley also lived in Oakfield. He was a Wisconsin State Representative.
- William F. Sommerfield was another Wisconsin State Representative from Oakfield.
Images for kids
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The Oakfield, Wisconsin tornado
See also
In Spanish: Oakfield (Wisconsin) para niños
