Oakland, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oakland, Oregon
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Downtown Oakland and cars of the local PT Cruiser Club
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Location in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Douglas |
| Incorporated | 1878 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.73 sq mi (1.89 km2) |
| • Land | 0.73 sq mi (1.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 934 |
| • Density | 1,279.45/sq mi (493.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (Pacific) |
| ZIP code |
97462
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| Area code(s) | 541 |
| FIPS code | 41-54000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411293 |
| Website | www.oaklandoregon.org |
Oakland is a small city in Douglas County, Oregon, in the United States. It is located about 2 miles (3.2 km) from Interstate 5. In 2020, about 934 people lived there.
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A Look at Oakland's Past
Oakland has a very special history. It was the first city in Oregon to be put on the state's historic register. This happened in May 1968.
Historic Buildings and Shops
The main shopping area in Oakland is two blocks long. It has many original brick buildings. These buildings were constructed in the 1880s and 1890s. Stearns Hardware is a very old store. It has been open since 1887. The store moved into the Stearns Hardware Building in 1891. More than 80 buildings in the city were built between 1852 and 1890. The Oakland Historic District is a special area. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in March 1979. This means it is a very important historic place.
Oakland on the Big Screen
Oakland has also been a filming location for movies. Some films shot here include Fire in the Sky, Didi's Last Wish, and Grand Tour: Disaster in Time.
Geography and Climate
Oakland covers a total area of about 0.73 square miles (1.89 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Calapooya Creek flows near Oakland. This creek is a branch of the Umpqua River.
Oakland's Weather Patterns
Oakland has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This means it has warm, dry summers. The average monthly temperatures do not go above 71.6°F (22°C).
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 369 | — | |
| 1890 | 339 | −8.1% | |
| 1900 | 368 | 8.6% | |
| 1910 | 467 | 26.9% | |
| 1920 | 516 | 10.5% | |
| 1930 | 421 | −18.4% | |
| 1940 | 367 | −12.8% | |
| 1950 | 829 | 125.9% | |
| 1960 | 856 | 3.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,010 | 18.0% | |
| 1980 | 886 | −12.3% | |
| 1990 | 844 | −4.7% | |
| 2000 | 954 | 13.0% | |
| 2010 | 927 | −2.8% | |
| 2020 | 978 | 5.5% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
The census of 2010 counted 927 people living in Oakland. There were 380 households and 256 families. The city had about 1269.9 people per square mile (490.3 per square kilometer). There were 412 housing units in total.
Most people in Oakland were White (94.2%). A small number were Native American (1.4%). About 3.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Age Groups
About 31.8% of households had children under 18. Many households (46.1%) were married couples living together. About 25.3% of all households were individuals living alone. About 10% of these were people aged 65 or older. The average household had 2.44 people. The average family had 2.89 people.
The average age in Oakland was 40.8 years. About 23.6% of residents were under 18 years old. About 14.1% were 65 years or older. The city had a nearly equal number of males (50.2%) and females (49.8%).
Famous People from Oakland
Oakland has been home to some notable people:
- Elgin V. Kuykendall (1870–1958) was born in Oakland. He was a lawyer and a judge. He also served as a Washington State Senator.
- Major General Tammy Smith (born 1963) is a high-ranking military officer. She was the first openly gay officer to come out after a policy change. She has received important awards like the Bronze Star.
See also
In Spanish: Oakland (Oregón) para niños
