Oakfield (village), New York facts for kids
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Oakfield, New York
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Location in Genesee County and the state of New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Genesee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.66 sq mi (1.71 km2) |
| • Land | 0.66 sq mi (1.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,812 |
| • Density | 2,741.30/sq mi (1,059.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14125
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| Area code(s) | 585 |
| FIPS code | 36-54155 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0959164 |
Oakfield is a small village located in Genesee County, New York, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,813 people lived there. It's part of the larger town of Oakfield, found in the northern part of Genesee County. You can find the village where Route 63 and Route 262 meet. It's also just northwest of a bigger town called Batavia.
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Oakfield's Early History
Before it was called Oakfield, this community had other names like "Caryville" and "Plain Brook." The village officially became a village in 1858. That's when its name was changed to "Oakfield."
Where is Oakfield?
The village of Oakfield is in the southern part of the town of Oakfield. It is about 6 miles (10 km) northwest of Batavia, which is the main city of the county. You can get there using New York State Route 63. Oakfield is also about 16 miles (26 km) southeast of Medina. New York State Route 262 goes east for about 4 miles (6 km) to Elba.
Land Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.66 square miles (1.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the village limits.
How Many People Live in Oakfield?
The number of people living in Oakfield has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census reports:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 578 | — | |
| 1900 | 714 | 23.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,226 | 71.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,422 | 16.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,919 | 35.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,876 | −2.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,781 | −5.1% | |
| 1960 | 2,070 | 16.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,964 | −5.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,791 | −8.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,818 | 1.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,805 | −0.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,813 | 0.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,812 | −0.1% | |
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Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 1,805 people living in Oakfield. These people lived in 648 homes, and 465 of these were families. The village had about 2,721 people per square mile (1,051 people per square kilometer). There were 702 housing units, with about 1,058 homes per square mile (409 homes per square kilometer).
Most of the people in the village were White (about 97%). A smaller number were Black or African American (about 1.2%). Very few people were Native American or Asian. About 0.94% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 648 homes in 2000, about 39% had children under 18 living there. More than half (57%) were married couples living together. About 11% of homes had a female head of household with no husband present. About 28% of homes were not families.
About 22% of all homes had just one person living in them. About 11% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.77 people in each home and 3.25 people in each family.
Age Groups
The population in Oakfield was spread out across different age groups:
- About 30% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 7.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 30% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 19% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the village was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were about 93 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 88.6 males.
Religious Places
Oakfield has several churches, all of which are Christian. There are five churches in the village:
- Oakfield United Methodist Church
- Oakfield Community Bible Church
- St. Cecilia's Roman Catholic Church
- St. Michael's Episcopal Church
- Genesee Country Church
See also
In Spanish: Oakfield (villa) para niños
