Oakwood, Texas facts for kids
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Oakwood, Texas
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Oakwood City Hall
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Location of Oakwood, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Leon, Freestone |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.13 sq mi (2.93 km2) |
| • Land | 1.13 sq mi (2.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 389 |
| • Density | 455.35/sq mi (175.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75855
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| Area code(s) | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-53232 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413071 |
Oakwood is a small town in Texas, a state in the United States. It is located in parts of both Leon and Freestone counties. In 2020, about 389 people lived there. Oakwood was started in 1872. It became a stop for the International Railroad, which helped the town grow.
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Where is Oakwood Located?
Oakwood is found in the northeastern part of Leon County. While most of the town is in Leon County, a small section extends north into Freestone County.
The main road that goes through Oakwood is U.S. Route 79. This road is also known as Broad Street in town. If you travel northeast on this road, you will reach Palestine in about 18 miles. If you go southwest, you will get to Buffalo in about 15 miles.
The town of Oakwood covers an area of about 2.93 square kilometers (which is about 1.13 square miles). All of this area is land.
People of Oakwood
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 96 | — | |
| 1890 | 231 | 140.6% | |
| 1910 | 906 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,100 | 21.4% | |
| 1930 | 888 | −19.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,086 | 22.3% | |
| 1950 | 759 | −30.1% | |
| 1960 | 716 | −5.7% | |
| 1970 | 547 | −23.6% | |
| 1980 | 606 | 10.8% | |
| 1990 | 527 | −13.0% | |
| 2000 | 471 | −10.6% | |
| 2010 | 510 | 8.3% | |
| 2020 | 389 | −23.7% | |
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The number of people living in Oakwood has changed over the years. In 1880, there were only 96 people. The population grew quite a bit in the early 1900s, reaching over 1,000 people in the 1920s. Since then, the population has slowly decreased. In 2020, the town had 389 residents.
Who Lives in Oakwood?
| Group | Number of People | Percentage of Population |
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| White (NH) | 232 | 59.64% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 115 | 29.56% |
| Native American (NH) | 3 | 0.77% |
| Asian (NH) | 5 | 1.29% |
| Other Race (NH) | 1 | 0.26% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 21 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 | 3.08% |
| Total | 389 |
In 2020, there were 389 people living in Oakwood. Most of the people were White (not Hispanic or Latino), making up almost 60% of the population. Black or African American people made up about 29.5% of the population. There were also smaller groups of Native American, Asian, and people of two or more races. About 3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2020, there were 236 households in Oakwood. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 193 were families.
Age Groups in Oakwood
In 2000, about 24% of the people in Oakwood were under 18 years old. About 20.8% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 44 years. This means that half the people were younger than 44, and half were older.
Education in Oakwood
Students in Oakwood attend schools run by the Oakwood Independent School District. This district is responsible for providing education to the children and teens in the town.
Famous People from Oakwood
- R. H. Bing: He was a famous mathematician born in Oakwood on October 20, 1914.
- Sarah Lancaster: She was a composer who lived in Oakwood starting in the 1880s. She wrote music for Sacred Harp, a type of American folk music. She passed away in Oakwood in 1918 and is buried in the town's cemetery.
Oakwood's Climate
The weather in Oakwood is known for having hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, this is often shown as "Cfa."
See also
In Spanish: Oakwood (Texas) para niños
