Oakland, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oakland, Kentucky
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Buildings along Main Street
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Location of Oakland in Warren County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Warren |
| Incorporated | 1977 |
| Named for | its former oak trees |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.41 sq mi (3.64 km2) |
| • Land | 1.40 sq mi (3.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 198 |
| • Density | 141.73/sq mi (54.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
42159
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| Area code(s) | 270 |
| FIPS code | 21-57144 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0499732 |
Oakland is a small city located in Warren County, Kentucky, in the United States. In 2020, about 198 people lived there. It's part of the larger Bowling Green metropolitan area, which means it's near the city of Bowling Green.
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A Look Back: Oakland's History
Oakland got its name in 1859. A pioneer named William Radford chose the name because there were many beautiful oak trees in the area. The city was officially recognized in 1977.
Where is Oakland? Geography and Location
Oakland is located at 37°2′30″N 86°14′58″W / 37.04167°N 86.24944°W. The city covers about 1.4 square miles (3.6 square kilometers) of land.
It is situated northeast of Bowling Green. You can find it near U.S. Route 68 to the south and extending towards U.S. Route 31W to the north. Interstate 65 also passes just south of Oakland. The city of Smiths Grove is located right to the east.
Who Lives in Oakland? Population Changes
The word "demographics" describes information about the people who live in a place, like their age or how many there are.
Here's how Oakland's population has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 130 | — | |
| 1910 | 257 | — | |
| 1920 | 252 | −1.9% | |
| 1930 | 217 | −13.9% | |
| 1940 | 221 | 1.8% | |
| 1950 | 195 | −11.8% | |
| 1960 | 148 | −24.1% | |
| 1970 | 144 | −2.7% | |
| 1980 | 264 | 83.3% | |
| 1990 | 202 | −23.5% | |
| 2000 | 260 | 28.7% | |
| 2010 | 225 | −13.5% | |
| 2020 | 198 | −12.0% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 260 people living in Oakland. These people made up 102 households and 79 families. Most people living in Oakland were White, and a smaller group were African American.
About 39% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.55 people.
The population included people of all ages. About 25.8% were under 18 years old, and 10% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Oakland was 37 years.
See also
In Spanish: Oakland (Kentucky) para niños
