Oakland, Missouri facts for kids
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Oakland, Missouri
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Location of Oakland, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Louis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.60 sq mi (1.56 km2) |
| • Land | 0.60 sq mi (1.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 610 ft (190 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,390 |
| • Density | 2,305.14/sq mi (890.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63122
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| Area code(s) | 314 |
| FIPS code | 29-53750 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395290 |
| Website | Oaklandmo.org |
Oakland is a small city located in St. Louis County, Missouri, in the United States. It is a friendly community where people live and work. According to the 2020 census, about 1,390 people call Oakland home.
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Where is Oakland Located?
Oakland is found in the state of Missouri. It is part of St. Louis County. The city covers a total area of about 0.61 square miles (1.56 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
How Many People Live in Oakland?
The number of people living in Oakland has changed over the years. This information comes from the United States Census Bureau, which counts everyone in the country every ten years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 557 | — | |
| 1940 | 789 | 41.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,552 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,609 | 3.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,728 | 7.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,593 | −7.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,540 | −3.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,381 | −10.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,390 | 0.7% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, about 1,381 people lived in Oakland. Most residents were White. A smaller number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people identified with two or more races. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 452 households in the city. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many households were married couples. Some homes had a single parent. The average age of people in Oakland was about 52.7 years old.
Schools and Libraries
Oakland is home to Ursuline Academy. This is a Roman Catholic high school specifically for girls. Students can get a good education here.
The city also has a public library branch. The St. Louis County Library operates the Oak Bend Branch in Oakland. Libraries are great places to read books, study, and learn new things.
See also
In Spanish: Oakland (Misuri) para niños
