Oakland, Nebraska facts for kids
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Oakland, Nebraska
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Swedish Heritage Center, occupying former Swedish Covenant Church in Oakland
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Location of Oakland, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Burt |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.95 sq mi (2.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.95 sq mi (2.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,293 ft (394 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,369 |
| • Density | 1,442.57/sq mi (557.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68045
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-35490 |
| GNIS feature ID | 838169 |
| Website | www.ci.oakland.ne.us |
Oakland is a small city in Burt County, Nebraska, United States. In 2020, about 1,369 people lived there. Oakland is famous for its strong Swedish roots. It even has a special title: the "Swedish Capital of Nebraska." This title was given by the Swedish Consul-General (a diplomat representing Sweden) and the Governor of Nebraska. The city celebrates its heritage with a Swedish Festival held every two years.
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Where is Oakland Located?
Oakland is in the state of Nebraska. It covers a total area of about 0.95 square miles (2.46 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
A Look at Oakland's Past
Oakland got its name from an early settler named John Oak. The town officially became a village on April 13, 1881. Back then, it already had many businesses, including two banks and a printing office.
The main jobs in the Oakland area were farming and raising animals like cattle and hogs. People also worked in sales, selling goods to others. In 1900, a railroad line, the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad, was built to Oakland. This helped the town grow by making it easier to transport goods.
Oakland was once home to a big basketball event called the Swedish Basketball Classic. This event took place from 1993 to 2006. It later moved to Midland University in Fremont and changed its name. Since 1913, Oakland has also hosted the Burt County Fair, a fun event for the community.
Who Lives in Oakland?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 345 | — | |
| 1890 | 807 | 133.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,008 | 24.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,073 | 6.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,356 | 26.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,433 | 5.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,380 | −3.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,456 | 5.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,429 | −1.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,355 | −5.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,393 | 2.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,279 | −8.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,367 | 6.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,244 | −9.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,369 | 10.0% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,244 people living in Oakland. These people made up 528 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Most people in Oakland were White (96.0%). There were also small numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people identified with two or more races. A small percentage (0.6%) were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Oakland was about 44.9 years old. About 25.2% of the residents were under 18 years old. Many people, about 24.2%, were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (51.1%) than males (48.9%).
Famous People from Oakland
Oakland is the hometown of some notable people. One is Jon Kyl, who became a U.S. Senator for the state of Arizona. Another is Curt Bromm, who used to be the Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature. The Speaker is a leader in the state's law-making body.
See also
In Spanish: Oakland (Nebraska) para niños
