Oakland, Douglas County, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oakland, Wisconsin
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Location of Oakland, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Douglas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 65.0 sq mi (168.3 km2) |
| • Land | 63.9 sq mi (165.5 km2) |
| • Water | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,144 |
| • Density | 17.9/sq mi (6.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 and 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-59100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583844 |
| Website | www.townofoakland.net |
Oakland is a small town located in Douglas County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,144 people lived there.
You can find Oakland between two important roads: U.S. Highway 53 and Wisconsin Highway 35. Two main local roads, County Road B and County Road K, also run through the community.
Exploring Oakland's Geography
Oakland covers a total area of about 65 square miles (168.3 square kilometers). Most of this area, around 63.9 square miles (165.6 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.0 square mile (2.7 square kilometers), is water. This means there are some lakes or rivers within the town's boundaries.
Who Lives in Oakland?
In 2000, the town of Oakland had 1,144 residents. These people lived in 425 different homes, and 336 of these were families. On average, there were about 17.9 people living in each square mile.
Most people in Oakland were White (97.64%). A small number of residents were Native American or from two or more racial backgrounds. About 0.52% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (35.3%) had children under 18 living there. Most households (67.5%) were married couples living together. About 16.5% of homes had just one person living in them.
The people in Oakland were of different ages. About 25.2% were under 18 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of all residents, was 40 years old. This means half the people were younger than 40, and half were older.
Learning in Oakland
The Superior School District is in charge of the schools that serve the town of Oakland. Children living in Oakland typically attend one of the local elementary schools, such as Four Corners Elementary School or Lake Superior Elementary School. These schools help young students get a good start on their education.
See also
In Spanish: Oakland (condado de Douglas, Wisconsin) para niños
