Oakwood, Cuyahoga County, Ohio facts for kids
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Oakwood, Ohio
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Alonzo Drake House on Broadway
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Cuyahoga County and the state of Ohio.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Cuyahoga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.46 sq mi (8.95 km2) |
| • Land | 3.45 sq mi (8.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,047 ft (319 m) |
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| • Total | 3,572 |
| • Density | 1,035.66/sq mi (399.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 39-57750 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1084030 |
| Website | www.oakwoodvillageoh.com |
Oakwood is a small community called a village in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. It's located just east of Cleveland, making it part of the larger Cleveland metropolitan area. In 2020, about 3,572 people lived here.
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Where is Oakwood Located?
Oakwood is found at specific coordinates: 41.367054 degrees North and 81.503783 degrees West. The United States Census Bureau says the village covers a total area of about 3.45 square miles (8.95 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
Who Lives in Oakwood?
The population of Oakwood has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 3,283 | — | |
| 1970 | 3,499 | 6.6% | |
| 1980 | 3,786 | 8.2% | |
| 1990 | 3,392 | −10.4% | |
| 2000 | 3,662 | 8.0% | |
| 2010 | 3,667 | 0.1% | |
| 2020 | 3,572 | −2.6% | |
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A Look at the 2010 Census
In 2010, there were 3,667 people living in Oakwood. These people made up 1,544 households, and 935 of these were families.
The village was quite diverse. About 30.7% of the people were White, and 64.7% were African American. There were also smaller groups of Native American, Asian, and people of two or more races. About 2.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Oakwood in 2010 was 46.7 years old. About 18.7% of the residents were under 18, and 19.3% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (47.6%) and females (52.4%).
Famous People from Oakwood
- Halle Berry, a very famous actress who has won an Academy Award.
See also
In Spanish: Oakwood (condado de Cuyahoga, Ohio) para niños
