Oakley, Wyoming facts for kids
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Oakley, Wyoming
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 Oakley, Wyoming
Location in Wyoming
Oakley, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| • Land | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 49 |
| • Density | 250/sq mi (95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-57375 |
Oakley is a small community in Lincoln County, Wyoming, United States. It is a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area the United States Census Bureau defines for collecting statistics. It doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In 2010, the population of Oakley was 49 people.
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Understanding Oakley's Location
Oakley is found in the state of Wyoming. Its exact location is 41°45′12″N 110°31′41″W / 41.753253°N 110.527918°W.
How Big is Oakley?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Oakley covers a total area of about 0.18 square miles (0.47 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the CDP.
Who Lives in Oakley?
The census helps us understand the people living in a place. In 2000, there were 18 people living in Oakley. These people lived in 9 different households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Population Details from the 2000 Census
The population density in Oakley was about 308 people per square mile. This means that for every square mile, there were roughly 308 people. There were 10 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Oakley were White (94.44%). A small percentage (5.56%) were from other racial backgrounds. Also, 5.56% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 9 households, 11.1% had children under 18 living there. About 44.4% of households were married couples living together. Another 44.4% were non-families, meaning people living together who are not related.
About 44.4% of all households had only one person living in them. And 22.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2 people in each household. The average family size was 2.80 people.
Age Groups in Oakley
The population of Oakley was spread out across different age groups:
- 11.1% were under 18 years old.
- 5.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 27.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 38.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 16.7% were 65 years old or older.
The median age in Oakley was 48 years. This means half the people were younger than 48 and half were older. For every 100 females, there were 125 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 128.6 males.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the median income for a household in Oakley was $63,333. The median income for a family was $64,167. Males earned more on average ($41,667) than females ($9,063).
The per capita income for Oakley was $16,311. This is the average income per person. No families were living below the poverty line. However, 10.5% of the total population, including 40.0% of those over 64, were living below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Oakley (Wyoming) para niños
