Oakland, Jefferson County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Oakland, Wisconsin
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Location of Oakland, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.1 sq mi (93.5 km2) |
| • Land | 34.6 sq mi (89.7 km2) |
| • Water | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,100 |
| • Density | 85.9/sq mi (33.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-59125 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583845 |
Oakland is a town located in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 3,100 people lived here. Several smaller communities are also part of the town, including Breezy Knoll, Oakland (the unincorporated community), Sylvan Mounds, and the area known as Lake Ripley.
Geography of Oakland
The town of Oakland covers a total area of about 93.5 square kilometers (which is about 36.1 square miles). Most of this area, around 89.7 square kilometers (34.6 square miles), is land. The remaining part, about 3.8 square kilometers (1.5 square miles), is water. This means a small portion of the town's area is covered by lakes or rivers.
People Living in Oakland
Based on information from the year 2000, there were 3,135 people living in Oakland. These people lived in 1,236 households, and 877 of these were families. The town had about 89.9 people per square mile.
Many different types of households make up the town. About 33% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households, around 61.3%, were married couples living together.
The people in Oakland are of various ages. About 25.4% of the population was under 18 years old. About 30% were between 25 and 44 years old, and 27.1% were between 45 and 64 years old. About 12% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 40 years.
Famous People from Oakland
Several notable individuals have connections to Oakland:
- Lewis Benson – He was a Wisconsin State Representative, meaning he helped make laws for the state of Wisconsin.
- John W. Porter – Also a Wisconsin State Representative, John W. Porter was born right here in Oakland.
- Gilbert Rutherford – Another person born in Oakland who became a Wisconsin State Representative.
- Billy Sullivan – He was a professional baseball player, a catcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago White Sox and was part of the team that won the 1906 World Series. He even managed the White Sox team in 1909. He was born in Oakland.
See also
In Spanish: Oakland (condado de Jefferson, Wisconsin) para niños
