Oaks, Missouri facts for kids
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Oaks, Missouri
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Location of Oaks, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Clay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| • Land | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 128 |
| • Density | 1,406.59/sq mi (545.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 29-53804 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399544 |
Oaks is a small village located in Clay County, Missouri, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a population of 128 people, according to the 2020 census. Oaks is also part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area, which means it's close to a big city.
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Where is Oaks Located?
Oaks is a very small village. It covers an area of about 0.23 square kilometers (or 0.09 square miles). This entire area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits. The village is located in Missouri, a state in the central United States.
Who Lives in Oaks?
The number of people living in Oaks has changed a bit over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 159 | — | |
| 1970 | 162 | 1.9% | |
| 1980 | 126 | −22.2% | |
| 1990 | 130 | 3.2% | |
| 2000 | 136 | 4.6% | |
| 2010 | 129 | −5.1% | |
| 2020 | 128 | −0.8% | |
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Oaks Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 129 people living in Oaks. These people lived in 54 different homes, and 43 of these were families. The village had about 57 houses in total.
Most of the people living in Oaks in 2010 were White (97.7%). There were also small numbers of African American (0.8%) and Asian (0.8%) residents. About 0.8% of the population identified as being from two or more races. About 7.8% of the people living in Oaks were Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Ages in Oaks
In 2010, nearly 30% of the homes in Oaks had children under 18 years old. Most homes (72.2%) were married couples living together. About 7.4% of homes had a female head of household without a husband present.
The average age of people in Oaks in 2010 was 48.4 years. About 18.6% of residents were under 18. Around 2.4% were between 18 and 24 years old. A larger group, 23.3%, were between 25 and 44. The biggest group, 34.8%, was between 45 and 64. Finally, 20.9% of the people were 65 years old or older. There were slightly more females (51.2%) than males (48.8%) in the village.
Education in Oaks
Students in Oaks attend schools that are part of the North Kansas City School District. Younger students go to Oakwood Manor Elementary School in Gladstone. Middle school students attend Antioch Middle School, also in Gladstone. For high school, students go to Oak Park High School in Kansas City.
