Oaktown, Indiana facts for kids
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Oaktown, Indiana
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Location of Oaktown in Knox County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Knox |
| Township | Busseron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 581 |
| • Density | 2,136.03/sq mi (825.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
47561
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-55800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396827 |
| Website | http://oaktownindiana.org/index.html |
Oaktown is a small town located in Knox County, Indiana, United States. It is part of Busseron Township. In 2020, about 581 people lived in Oaktown. It is a quiet community in the southwestern part of Indiana.
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History of Oaktown
Oaktown was first planned out in 1867. This means people decided where the streets and buildings would go. In 1909, Oaktown officially became a town. This made it an important place for trade and business in the area.
Where is Oaktown?
Oaktown is located in the state of Indiana. According to information from 2010, the town covers a total area of about 0.27 square miles (0.70 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Oaktown?
This section talks about the people who live in Oaktown. It includes information like how many people live there and their ages.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 608 | — | |
| 1920 | 779 | 28.1% | |
| 1930 | 771 | −1.0% | |
| 1940 | 793 | 2.9% | |
| 1950 | 763 | −3.8% | |
| 1960 | 798 | 4.6% | |
| 1970 | 726 | −9.0% | |
| 1980 | 776 | 6.9% | |
| 1990 | 655 | −15.6% | |
| 2000 | 633 | −3.4% | |
| 2010 | 608 | −3.9% | |
| 2020 | 581 | −4.4% | |
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Oaktown's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 608 people living in Oaktown. There were 256 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 154 were families.
The town had about 2,252 people per square mile. There were 292 houses or apartments. Most people in Oaktown were White (98.0%). A small number were African American (0.7%) or Asian (0.5%). Some people (0.8%) were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 2.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About 30.5% of the households had children under 18 living there. Nearly half (44.5%) were married couples living together. Some households (12.5%) had a female head without a husband. A small number (3.1%) had a male head without a wife. About 39.8% of households were not families.
More than a third (34.8%) of all households were made up of just one person. About 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average household had 2.25 people. The average family had 2.88 people.
Age and Gender in Oaktown
The average age of people in Oaktown was 42.7 years old. About 20.6% of residents were under 18. About 9.2% were between 18 and 24 years old. People aged 25 to 44 made up 23% of the population. Those aged 45 to 64 were 25%. Finally, 22% of residents were 65 years old or older.
When it came to gender, 45.1% of the people in Oaktown were male. The other 54.9% were female.
Famous People from Oaktown
- Dan Beery: He won a gold medal in Men's Eight Rowing at the 2004 Summer Olympics.
- James Polk (1937–2021): He was an investigative journalist who won a Pulitzer Prize for his work.
See also
In Spanish: Oaktown (Indiana) para niños
