Oakland, South Carolina facts for kids
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Oakland, South Carolina
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Location of Oakland, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Sumter |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.69 sq mi (1.78 km2) |
| • Land | 0.68 sq mi (1.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,099 |
| • Density | 1,616.18/sq mi (623.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 45-51887 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1244623 |
Oakland is a small community located in Sumter County, South Carolina, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially set up as a city or village with its own local government. In 2020, about 1,099 people lived in Oakland. It is part of the larger Sumter area. A part of Oakland is also found within the historic Stateburg Historic District.
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Where is Oakland Located?
Oakland is in South Carolina, a state in the southeastern part of the United States. Its exact location is 33°59′17″N 80°29′58″W / 33.98806°N 80.49944°W. This community covers a total area of about 0.7 square miles (1.78 square kilometers), and almost all of this area is land.
People Living in Oakland
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| 2020 | 1,099 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,272 people living in Oakland. These people made up 513 households, and 372 of these were families. The population density was about 1,871 people per square mile.
Who Lives in Oakland?
The people living in Oakland come from different backgrounds. In 2000, about 59% of the residents were White, and 34% were African American. There were also smaller groups of Native American and Asian residents. About 3.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Many households in Oakland had children under 18 living with them (about 33%). Around half of the households were married couples. The average household had about 2.5 people, and the average family had nearly 3 people.
The population in Oakland includes people of all ages. In 2000:
- About 26% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 10% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 25% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 15% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of someone living in Oakland was 37 years.
See also
- In Spanish: Oakland (Carolina del Sur) para niños
