Oakland, Iowa

Oakland is a city located along the West Nishnabotna River in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,527 at the 2010 census. Formerly named Big Grove, Oakland is home to Nishna Heritage Museum.

For the community in Franklin County, see Oakland, Franklin County, Iowa.

Oakland, Iowa
City
Downtown Oakland, Iowa
Location of Oakland, Iowa
Coordinates: 41°18′31″N 95°23′44″W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Pottawattamie
Area [1]
• Total	1.89 sq mi (4.90 km^2)
• Land	1.71 sq mi (4.42 km^2)
• Water	0.19 sq mi (0.49 km^2)
Elevation	1,106 ft (337 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	1,527
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	1,501
• Density	879.84/sq mi (339.74/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	51560
Area code(s)	712
FIPS code	19-58080
GNIS feature ID	0459748
Website	City of Oakland

History

Oakland began in 1880 with the construction of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad through the territory.[4]

Geography

Oakland is located at 41°18′31″N 95°23′44″W (41.308492, -95.395565).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.58 square miles (4.09 km²), of which 1.42 square miles (3.68 km²) is land and 0.16 square miles (0.41 km²) is water.[6]

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1890	686	—
1900	913	+33.1%
1910	1,105	+21.0%
1920	1,188	+7.5%
1930	1,181	−0.6%
1940	1,317	+11.5%
1950	1,296	−1.6%
1960	1,340	+3.4%
1970	1,603	+19.6%
1980	1,552	−3.2%
1990	1,496	−3.6%
2000	1,487	−0.6%
2010	1,527	+2.7%
2019	1,501	−1.7%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-03-29. and Iowa Data Center Source: U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2010 census

As of the 2010 census,[2] there were 1,527 people, 604 households, and 407 families living in the city. The population density was 1,075.4 inhabitants per square mile (415.2/km²). There were 657 housing units at an average density of 462.7 per square mile (178.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% White, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.5% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population.

There were 604 households, of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.6% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 39.8 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 18.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census,[8] there were 1,487 people, 600 households, and 397 families living in the city. The population density was 986.7 people per square mile (380.2/km²). There were 635 housing units at an average density of 421.3 per square mile (162.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.45% White, 0.54% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.13% Asian, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.27% of the population.

There were 600 households, of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.91.

24.3% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.0 males.

The median household income was $37,961 and the median family income was $48,092. Males had a median income of $31,569 and females $22,902. The per capita income was $19,205. About 4.8% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Oakland is within the Riverside Community School District.[9] The district formed on July 1, 1993 with the merger of the Carson-Macedonia and Oakland districts.[10]

Notable people

• Pat Bohen, professional baseball player[11]
• Frank Tenney Johnson, painter[12]

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
4. History of Pottawattamie County, Iowa: Containing a History from the Earliest Settlement to the Present Time. O. L. Baskin & Company. 1883. pp. 318.
5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
9. "Riverside" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved 2020-03-27.
10. "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2019-02-09. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
11. "Pat Bohen Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved November 27, 2013.
12. "Frank Tenney Johnson". Museum of Wisconsin Art. Retrieved November 27, 2013.