Oatfield, Oregon facts for kids
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Oatfield, Oregon
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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Location of Oatfield, Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Clackamas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.40 sq mi (8.79 km2) |
| • Land | 3.40 sq mi (8.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 13,977 |
| • Density | 4,116.94/sq mi (1,589.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
97267
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| Area code(s) | 503 and 971 |
| FIPS code | 41-54325 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408970 |
Oatfield is a community in Clackamas County, Oregon, in the United States. It's a place where many people live, but it's not officially a city. It is part of the larger Portland area.
In 2010, about 13,415 people lived here. The community gets its name from Oatfield Road. This road runs between the towns of Milwaukie and Gladstone. The Oatfield family, who were early settlers in the area, gave the road its name.
Where is Oatfield Located?
Oatfield is in the northwest part of Clackamas County. It is surrounded by several other communities. To the northwest is the city of Milwaukie. To the west is Oak Grove, and to the southwest is Jennings Lodge. The city of Gladstone is to the south.
Interstate 205 forms the eastern border of Oatfield. This highway separates Oatfield from the community of Clackamas. Oatfield also completely surrounds the small city of Johnson City.
The total area of Oatfield is about 8.8 square kilometers (3.4 square miles). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Oatfield?
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| 2020 | 13,977 | — | |
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In 2000, there were about 15,750 people living in Oatfield. These people lived in 5,903 households. A household is a group of people living together.
Many different kinds of people live in Oatfield. About 30.6% of households had children under 18 living there. Most households, about 65.9%, were married couples.
The people in Oatfield are of different ages. About 23.2% were under 18 years old. About 14.4% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Oatfield was 42 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Oatfield para niños
