Oakwood, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oakwood, Pennsylvania
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Houses on King Avenue
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Location in Lawrence County
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 Oakwood, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Oakwood, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lawrence |
| Township | Union |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.64 sq mi (6.84 km2) |
| • Land | 2.59 sq mi (6.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,025 ft (312 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,215 |
| • Density | 856.54/sq mi (330.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 724 |
| FIPS code | 42-56232 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2389607 |
Oakwood is a small community in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government tracks for census information, even though it's not an official town or city.
In 2020, about 2,215 people lived in Oakwood. It's a quiet place where people live and work.
Where is Oakwood Located?
Oakwood is in the middle of Lawrence County. It's part of Union Township. To the east, it borders the city of New Castle. To the west, you'll find Interstate 376. This highway can take you to other places.
You can also use U.S. Route 224 to travel through Oakwood. It goes east into New Castle. Westward, it leads to Boardman, Ohio. Another important road is U.S. Route 422. It runs along the Shenango River.
Oakwood's Natural Surroundings
Oakwood covers about 2.6 square miles (6.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A small part is water. The Shenango River forms the northeastern edge of the community. This river flows southeast. It eventually joins the Beaver River. The Beaver River is part of the larger Ohio River system.
Who Lives in Oakwood?
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| 2020 | 2,215 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 2,249 people living in Oakwood. They lived in 949 households. A household is a group of people living together. Most households were families. About 54% were married couples. Some households had children under 18. Others had people living alone.
The average age of people in Oakwood in 2000 was 46 years old. About 17% of the people were under 18. About 25% were 65 or older. The community had a mix of different age groups.
The average income for a family in Oakwood was about $40,565 in 2000. This is how much money families earned each year. A small number of families lived below the poverty line. This means they had lower incomes.
See also
In Spanish: Oakwood (Pensilvania) para niños
