Oceana, West Virginia facts for kids
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Oceana, West Virginia
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Cook Parkway in Oceana
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Location of Oceana in Wyoming County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Wyoming |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.33 sq mi (3.45 km2) |
| • Land | 1.29 sq mi (3.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,263 ft (385 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,462 |
| • Estimate
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1,441 |
| • Density | 931.89/sq mi (359.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24870
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| FIPS code | 54-60364 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1544323 |
Oceana is a town located in Wyoming County, West Virginia. In 2020, about 1,462 people lived there. Oceana is special because it's the oldest town in Wyoming County. It used to be the main government center, or 'county seat,' until 1907.
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History of Oceana
Oceana was founded in 1797 by John Cooke. He was an early settler and a veteran of the American Revolutionary War. For many years, Oceana was the 'county seat' of Wyoming County. This meant it was where the county's government offices were located.
However, in 1907, after some disagreements and elections, Pineville became the new county seat.
Geography and Location
Oceana is found at specific coordinates: 37.692976 degrees North and -81.634386 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
Rivers and Waterways
Two important streams meet in Oceana. These are the Clear Fork and the Laurel Fork. When two rivers or streams join together, it's called a confluence.
Land Area
The town covers a total area of about 1.33 square miles (3.45 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.29 square miles (3.34 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water.
Climate in Oceana
Oceana has a climate known as a humid subtropical climate. This means the summers are usually hot and humid. The winters are generally mild, but they can sometimes be cool.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 107 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,373 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,303 | −5.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,580 | 21.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,143 | 35.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,791 | −16.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,550 | −13.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,394 | −10.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,462 | 4.9% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,441 | 3.4% | |
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The population of Oceana changes over time. The table above shows how many people have lived in the town during different census years.
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,394 people living in Oceana. These people lived in 595 different homes.
- Most of the people in Oceana were White, making up about 97.5% of the population.
- A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian.
- About 0.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Oceana in 2010 was about 44.8 years old.
- About 21% of the residents were under 18 years old.
- About 18.3% were 65 years old or older.
- The town had a slightly higher percentage of females (51.4%) than males (48.6%).
Notable People from Oceana
Some well-known individuals have come from Oceana:
- C. Haley Bunn: She is a prosecutor and a justice on the highest court in West Virginia, the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.
- Edward T. England: He was an attorney and served as a congressman.
- Daniel Hall: He was a member of the West Virginia Legislature, which makes laws for the state.
- Jamie Lester: He is an artist famous for creating sculptures made of bronze.
See also
In Spanish: Oceana (Virginia Occidental) para niños
