Three Oaks, Florida facts for kids
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Three Oaks, Florida
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Location in Lee County and the state of Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Lee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.78 sq mi (4.61 km2) |
| • Land | 1.73 sq mi (4.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,472 |
| • Density | 3,155.71/sq mi (1,218.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-71758 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853295 |
Three Oaks is a special kind of community in Lee County, Florida, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government.
In 2020, about 5,472 people lived in Three Oaks. This number grew quite a bit from 2010, when there were 3,592 residents. Three Oaks is part of the larger Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a big area with many cities and towns close together.
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Where is Three Oaks Located?
Three Oaks is found in the south-central part of Lee County, Florida. You can find it at these coordinates: 26°28′4″N 81°47′45″W / 26.46778°N 81.79583°W.
- To the south, it shares a border with the village of Estero.
- To the west, it's next to the San Carlos Park community.
- Interstate 75, a major highway, runs along its eastern edge. You can get into Three Oaks from Exit 128 (Alico Road).
If you drive north on I-75, it's about 10 miles to the eastern side of Fort Myers. If you head south, it's about 22 miles to the Naples area.
How Big is Three Oaks?
The United States Census Bureau says that Three Oaks covers a total area of about 4.3 square kilometers (or 1.7 square miles). Most of this area, about 4.2 square kilometers (1.6 square miles), is land. A small part, about 0.12 square kilometers (0.05 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Three Oaks?
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| 2000 | 2,255 | — | |
| 2010 | 3,592 | 59.3% | |
| 2020 | 5,472 | 52.3% | |
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Let's look at how the population of Three Oaks has changed over the years:
- In 2000, there were 2,255 people.
- By 2010, the population grew to 3,592 people.
- In 2020, it reached 5,472 people.
Community Life in Three Oaks
Based on information from the 2000 census:
- There were 749 households in Three Oaks. A household means all the people living in one home.
- Most households (77.0%) were married couples living together.
- About 52.1% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- The average household had about 3 people.
Age Groups in Three Oaks
In 2000, the people living in Three Oaks were spread across different age groups:
- About 33.6% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 32.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 8.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Three Oaks was 36 years.
Income in Three Oaks
In 2000, the average income for a household in Three Oaks was about $69,911 per year. For families, the average income was about $74,286 per year. The per capita income (meaning the average income per person) was about $23,997. A very small number of families and people lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Three Oaks (Florida) para niños
