Oakland, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Oakland, Pennsylvania
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Location in Lawrence County
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 Oakland, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Oakland, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lawrence |
| Township | Union |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.93 sq mi (2.41 km2) |
| • Land | 0.92 sq mi (2.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,105 ft (337 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,437 |
| • Density | 1,565.36/sq mi (604.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 724 |
| FIPS code | 42-56000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2389605 |
Oakland is a small community in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a specific area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. In 2010, about 1,569 people lived here.
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Where is Oakland Located?
Oakland is found in the middle of Lawrence County. It is in the southeastern part of Union Township. The city of New Castle, which is the county seat, borders Oakland to the south and east. Another community called Oakwood is to the north.
Land and Water Features
Oakland covers an area of about 0.93 square miles (2.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.015 square miles (0.04 square kilometers), is water. The community is built on a hill. From this hill, you can see the Shenango River to the east. The Shenango River flows south and joins the Beaver River. Both rivers are part of the larger Ohio River system.
Who Lives in Oakland?
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| 2020 | 1,437 | — | |
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The U.S. Census helps us learn about the people living in Oakland. In 2000, there were 1,516 people. These people lived in 617 households. A household can be a family or people living alone.
Population Details
The population density in 2000 was about 1,653 people per square mile. Most residents were White (92.22%). About 6.79% were African American. A small number of people were Asian or from other backgrounds.
Families and Age Groups
Out of the households, about 27.7% had children under 18 living with them. Many households (53.3%) were married couples. About 29.5% of households were not families. Some people (16.7%) lived alone, and many of them were 65 years or older.
The people in Oakland come in all ages. In 2000, about 21.5% of the population was under 18. About 21.9% were 65 years or older. The average age was 42 years old.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Oakland was about $37,885 per year. For families, the average income was around $40,450.
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Location of Oakland in Lawrence County
See also
In Spanish: Oakland (condado de Lawrence) para niños
