Oakland, Iowa facts for kids
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Oakland, Iowa
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 Oakland, Iowa
Location in Iowa
Oakland, Iowa
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Pottawattamie |
| Township | Belknap |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.89 sq mi (4.89 km2) |
| • Land | 1.79 sq mi (4.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,116 ft (340 m) |
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| • Total | 1,524 |
| • Density | 850.45/sq mi (328.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51560
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-58080 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395289 |
| Website | City of Oakland |
Oakland is a small city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States. It is located along the West Nishnabotna River. In 2020, about 1,524 people lived there.
Oakland used to be called Big Grove. Today, it is home to the Nishna Heritage Museum and several old, interesting buildings.
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History of Oakland
Oakland started in 1880. This was when the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad built its tracks through the area. The railroad helped the town grow.
Geography and Climate
Oakland covers a total area of about 1.89 square miles (4.89 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Weather in Oakland
Oakland has a climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are usually warm, and winters are cold. The city gets a good amount of rain throughout the year, especially in spring and summer. Snowfall is common in the winter months.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1890 | 686 | — |
| 1900 | 913 | +33.1% |
| 1910 | 1,105 | +21.0% |
| 1920 | 1,188 | +7.5% |
| 1930 | 1,181 | −0.6% |
| 1940 | 1,317 | +11.5% |
| 1950 | 1,296 | −1.6% |
| 1960 | 1,340 | +3.4% |
| 1970 | 1,603 | +19.6% |
| 1980 | 1,552 | −3.2% |
| 1990 | 1,496 | −3.6% |
| 2000 | 1,487 | −0.6% |
| 2010 | 1,527 | +2.7% |
| 2020 | 1,524 | −0.2% |
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Who Lives in Oakland?
According to the 2020 census, there were 1,524 people living in Oakland. There were 617 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
Most people in Oakland are White. About 10% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Oakland is about 41.9 years old. About 26.6% of the residents are under 20 years old. This means there are many young people and families in the city.
Education
Oakland is part of the Riverside Community School District. This school district was created in 1993. It formed when the Carson-Macedonia and Oakland school districts joined together.
Notable People
Some famous people have come from Oakland:
- Pat Bohen, a professional baseball player.
- Frank Tenney Johnson, a well-known artist and illustrator.
See also
In Spanish: Oakland (Iowa) para niños
