Oakhaven, Arkansas facts for kids
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Oakhaven, Arkansas
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Location of Oakhaven in Hempstead County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Hempstead |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| • Land | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 65 |
| • Density | 1,413.04/sq mi (545.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 05-51080 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407025 |
Oakhaven is a small town located in Hempstead County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2010, about 63 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 65 people. It is considered part of the Hope area, which is a larger group of towns and cities.
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Where is Oakhaven?
Oakhaven is a very small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers an area of about 0.05 square miles (0.12 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within the town limits.
Who Lives in Oakhaven?
This section shares information about the people who live in Oakhaven. This data comes from official counts called a census.
Population Over Time
The number of people living in Oakhaven has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 81 | — | |
| 1960 | 87 | 7.4% | |
| 1970 | 83 | −4.6% | |
| 1980 | 72 | −13.3% | |
| 1990 | 35 | −51.4% | |
| 2000 | 54 | 54.3% | |
| 2010 | 63 | 16.7% | |
| 2020 | 65 | 3.2% | |
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A Look at 2000
In the year 2000, there were 54 people living in Oakhaven. These people lived in 20 different homes, and 17 of these were families.
- Most people (about 91%) were White.
- A small number (about 2%) were from other racial backgrounds.
- About 7% of the people were from two or more racial backgrounds.
- About 2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2000, out of the 20 homes:
- Almost half (45%) had children under 18 living there.
- Most (60%) were married couples living together.
- Some (20%) had a female head of the house with no husband present.
- A small number (15%) were individuals living alone.
- About 15% of homes had someone 65 years or older living by themselves.
On average, about 2.7 people lived in each home, and families had about 3 people.
Age Groups
The people in Oakhaven in 2000 were spread across different age groups:
- About 35% were under 18 years old.
- About 7% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- About 18% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 20% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 18% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Oakhaven was 35 years old.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a home in Oakhaven was $63,750. This was also the average income for families. For individuals, the average income was $22,535. No families or people in Oakhaven were reported to be living below the poverty line at that time.
Education in Oakhaven
Students living in Oakhaven attend schools that are part of the Hope School District. This district includes Hope High School.
Images for kids
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Map showing Oakhaven in Hempstead County, Arkansas.
See also
In Spanish: Oakhaven para niños
