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Oran, Missouri
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Location of Oran, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Scott |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.05 sq mi (2.73 km2) |
| • Land | 1.05 sq mi (2.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,195 |
| • Density | 1,134.85/sq mi (438.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63771
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-54758 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396071 |
Oran is a small city in Scott County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,195 people lived there. It's a friendly place with a rich history.
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History of Oran
Oran was first called "St. Cloud" when it was founded in the late 1860s. Later, in 1882, a post office opened, and the town's name changed to Oran. The name "Oran" comes from a city in Algeria, a country in North Africa.
Geography of Oran
The city of Oran covers a total area of about 2.73 square kilometers (1.05 square miles). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Population Information
This section tells us about the people who live in Oran.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 271 | — | |
| 1900 | 497 | 83.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,023 | 105.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,141 | 11.5% | |
| 1930 | 940 | −17.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,106 | 17.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,156 | 4.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,090 | −5.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,226 | 12.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,266 | 3.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,164 | −8.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,264 | 8.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,294 | 2.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,195 | −7.7% | |
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2010 Census Details
According to the census from 2010, there were 1,294 people living in Oran. These people lived in 518 households, with 360 of them being families. The city had about 1,198 people per square mile.
Most people in Oran were White (97.68%). A smaller number were African American (1.55%) or from two or more races (0.77%). About 1.47% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
- About 38.4% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- 53.9% were married couples.
- 10.2% had a female head of household without a husband present.
- 5.4% had a male head of household without a wife present.
- About 27.8% of households were individuals living alone.
- 14.7% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average age in the city was 38.3 years. About 27.1% of residents were under 18. About 15.8% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.8%) and females (50.2%).
Education in Oran
The Oran R-III Schools district runs one elementary school and Oran High School. There is also a Catholic school called Guardian Angel School.
Oran has a public library where you can borrow books. It is part of the Riverside Regional Library system.
See also
In Spanish: Oran (Misuri) para niños
