Oakland, Mississippi facts for kids
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Oakland, Mississippi
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Location of Oakland, Mississippi
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 Oakland, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Mississippi | |
| County | Yalobusha | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.53 sq mi (3.96 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.53 sq mi (3.96 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 462 | |
| • Density | 302.16/sq mi (116.66/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
38948
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| Area code(s) | 662 | |
| FIPS code | 28-53200 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 675114 | |
Oakland is a small town located in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, in the United States. According to the 2020 census, about 462 people live there.
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A Look at Oakland's History
Oakland was first settled around 1836. It was originally located about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) east of where it is today. The town moved to its current spot when the Mississippi and Tennessee Railroad was built in the 1850s. This new railroad helped the town grow.
The Battle of Oakland
During the American Civil War, a battle took place near Oakland on December 3, 1862. Union Army General Cadwallader C. Washburn led about 1,900 cavalry soldiers. They met Confederate Colonel John Summerfield Griffith's 6th Texas Cavalry Regiment. Both sides fought for several hours before they both decided to leave the area.
Oakland's Early Success
In the early 1900s, the farms around Oakland were very productive. They grew crops like corn, cotton, vegetables, and fruits. People even said that Oakland's pears were as good as those from California!
Oakland became a busy and successful town for its size. It had two churches, a cotton gin (a machine that separates cotton fibers from their seeds), schools, many shops, and a bank called The Bank of Oakland.
Where is Oakland Located?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Oakland covers a total area of about 1.4 square miles (3.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Oakland's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 288 | — | |
| 1890 | 327 | 13.5% | |
| 1900 | 209 | −36.1% | |
| 1910 | 351 | 67.9% | |
| 1920 | 429 | 22.2% | |
| 1930 | 428 | −0.2% | |
| 1940 | 516 | 20.6% | |
| 1950 | 551 | 6.8% | |
| 1960 | 488 | −11.4% | |
| 1970 | 493 | 1.0% | |
| 1980 | 540 | 9.5% | |
| 1990 | 553 | 2.4% | |
| 2000 | 586 | 6.0% | |
| 2010 | 527 | −10.1% | |
| 2020 | 462 | −12.3% | |
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The population of Oakland has changed over the years. The table above shows how many people lived in the town during different census years.
Who Lives in Oakland? (2020 Census)
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 119 | 25.76% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 325 | 70.35% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.22% |
| Other/Mixed | 10 | 2.16% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 | 1.52% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 462 people living in Oakland. These people made up 237 households, and 139 of these households were families. The table above shows the different racial groups that make up Oakland's population.
Education in Oakland
Students in Oakland attend schools that are part of the Coffeeville School District.
Famous People from Oakland
- Dunbar Rowland, who was a lawyer, archivist (someone who collects and preserves historical records), and historian.
See also
In Spanish: Oakland (Misisipi) para niños
