Oakland, Florida facts for kids
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Oakland, Florida
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| Town of Oakland | |
Historic Town Hall constructed in 1912
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Location in Orange County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Orange |
| Incorporated | November 1, 1887 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Commission-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.36 sq mi (6.12 km2) |
| • Land | 2.36 sq mi (6.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,516 |
| • Density | 1,489.83/sq mi (575.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
34760, 34787
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| Area code(s) | 407, 689 |
| FIPS code | 12-50525 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0288004 |
Oakland is a small town located in Orange County, Florida, in the United States. In 2020, about 3,516 people lived there. This was a big increase from 2010, when the population was 2,538. Oakland is part of the larger Orlando–Kissimmee area.
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Geography of Oakland
Oakland is found at specific coordinates: 28.554528 degrees North and 81.631045 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact location on a map.
The town covers a total area of about 5.45 square kilometers (or 2.10 square miles). Almost all of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.02 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water.
History of Oakland
Oakland's story began to take shape in 1860 when its first Post Office opened. This Post Office was very important during the Civil War. It was the only one open in what is now Orange County, while Orlando's Post Office was closed.
After the war, the Post Office closed for a few years but reopened in 1877. In the 1880s, Oakland grew quickly. It became a busy center for business in western Orange County. The town officially became incorporated in 1887, meaning it was recognized as a town with its own local government.
However, Oakland faced some tough times. A big fire damaged its business area. Then, several cold freezes in the 1890s hurt local farming. Also, a nearby town, Winter Garden, started to grow a lot. These challenges made Oakland stay a smaller, quieter village for a while.
By 1940, Oakland's population grew enough to be the sixth largest in Orange County. But in 1950, its population dropped slightly to 545 people, and it became the seventh largest.
People and Population in Oakland
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 211 | — | |
| 1920 | 323 | 53.1% | |
| 1930 | 379 | 17.3% | |
| 1940 | 518 | 36.7% | |
| 1950 | 548 | 5.8% | |
| 1960 | 821 | 49.8% | |
| 1970 | 672 | −18.1% | |
| 1980 | 658 | −2.1% | |
| 1990 | 700 | 6.4% | |
| 2000 | 936 | 33.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,538 | 171.2% | |
| 2020 | 3,516 | 38.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census Florida Department of Agriculture |
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Population Changes: 2010 and 2020
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Oakland during the 2010 and 2020 censuses. It helps us understand how the town's population has changed over time.
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 1,533 | 2,137 | 60.40% | 60.78% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 509 | 445 | 20.06% | 12.66% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 11 | 12 | 0.43% | 0.34% |
| Asian (NH) | 121 | 128 | 4.77% | 3.64% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 3 | 0 | 0.12% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 47 | 54 | 1.85% | 1.54% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 60 | 195 | 2.36% | 5.55% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 254 | 545 | 10.01% | 15.50% |
| Total | 2,538 | 3,516 |
In 2020, Oakland had 3,516 residents. These people lived in 857 households, and 719 of these were families.
Back in 2010, there were 2,538 people in Oakland. They lived in 753 households, and 654 of these were families. The town had about 1,209 people per square mile.
Many households in 2010 had children under 18 living there (40.3%). Most households (64.9%) were married couples living together. About 11.7% had a female head of household with no husband. Only 19.0% were not families.
The average household size was about 3 people, and the average family size was 3.32 people. Compared to the year 2000, Oakland had more families. It also had fewer senior citizens and fewer non-family households.
In 2010, the population was spread out by age. About 29.3% of people were under 19 years old. About 9.3% were 65 years or older. The average age in town was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were about 93 males.
Income and Wealth
In 2010, the average income for a household in Oakland was $100,927. For families, the average income was $102,396. Men earned about $65,781 on average, while women earned about $54,444.
The average income per person in the town was $39,802. A small number of families (6.1%) and people (6.9%) lived below the poverty line. This included 5.5% of those under 18.
Oakland has seen a big increase in wealth since the year 2000. The average income for households and families has more than doubled. The average income per person has also gone up by almost 75%. However, the percentage of people living in poverty has stayed about the same.
Education in Oakland
Public schools in Oakland are managed by Orange County Public Schools. Students in Oakland attend the following schools:
- Tildenville Elementary School
- Lakeview Middle School
- West Orange High School
The town government also runs its own school, the Oakland Avenue Charter School (OACS). As of 2017, this school had 536 students.
See also
In Spanish: Oakland (Florida) para niños
