Oakland (CDP), Maine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oakland, Maine
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Location in Kennebec County and the state of Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Kennebec |
| Town | Oakland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.71 sq mi (14.78 km2) |
| • Land | 5.41 sq mi (14.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.30 sq mi (0.78 km2) |
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,536 |
| • Density | 469.11/sq mi (181.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04963
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-54525 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0572648 |
Oakland is a community located in Kennebec County, Maine, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a specific area with a lot of people living close together. This community is the main population center within the larger town of Oakland.
In 2010, about 2,602 people lived in the Oakland CDP. The entire town of Oakland had a population of 6,240 people at that time.
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Exploring Oakland's Geography
Oakland is located in the northern part of Kennebec County. It sits right next to Messalonskee Stream, which flows out of Messalonskee Lake. The main part of the community is on the north side of the stream. However, homes and buildings are found on both sides.
The community stretches east to the city of Waterville. To the north, it reaches Red Brook, a small stream that flows into Messalonskee Stream. On the west, it extends to roads like Ten Oaks Road and Wiley Point Road. To the south, it goes as far as Webb Road.
Roads and Travel
Several important roads pass through Oakland. Maine State Route 23 runs north and south. Maine State Route 137 goes east and west, crossing Route 23 in the center of the community. Maine State Route 11 also comes into Oakland from the southwest. It then leaves to the east, following Route 137.
Interstate 95, a major highway, is just to the east of Oakland. You can get onto I-95 from Exit 127, which connects to Routes 11 and 137. If you head northeast on I-95, you can reach Bangor in about 58 miles. Going south for about 18 miles will take you to Augusta, which is the capital city of Maine. Downtown Waterville is only about 4 miles east of Oakland, accessible via Routes 11 and 137.
Land and Water Features
The Oakland CDP covers a total area of about 5.71 square miles (14.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 5.41 square miles (14.0 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.30 square miles (0.78 square kilometers), is water. Messalonskee Stream flows northeast and is a branch of the larger Kennebec River.
Oakland's Population and People
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| 2020 | 2,536 | — | |
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Let's look at the people who live in Oakland. In the year 2000, there were 2,758 people living in the CDP. These people lived in 1,149 households, and 728 of those were families.
Most of the people in Oakland in 2000 were White (about 98%). A small number of people were from other backgrounds, including Black, Native American, or Asian. Some people also identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of all the households in 2000, about 31% had children under 18 living there. Nearly half of the households (about 48%) were married couples living together. About 11% were households led by a female without a husband present. Many households (about 37%) were not families, meaning they might be individuals living alone or roommates.
About 29% of all households were made up of just one person. Around 11% of these single-person households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. On average, there were about 2.40 people in each household and about 2.96 people in each family.
Age Groups in Oakland
The population in Oakland is made up of people of all ages. In 2000:
- About 25% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 9% was between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 29% was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23% was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13% was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Oakland in 2000 was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were about 96 males.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Oakland was about $32,700 per year. For families, the average income was about $40,292 per year. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in Oakland was about $20,741.
About 10.5% of families and 12.2% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included about 15.4% of those under 18 and 5.6% of those aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Oakland (condado de Kennebec) para niños
