Oakland is a city located along the West Nishnabotna River in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States. Its population was 1,524 at the time of the 2020 census. Formerly named Big Grove, Oakland is home to Nishna Heritage Museum and a number of historical buildings.

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

Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is covered by water.

Climate

Demographics

2020 census As of the 2020 census, Oakland had a population of 1,524.

The population density was 850.7 inhabitants per sq mi (328.4/km2). The 669 housing units had an average density of 373.4 per sq mi (144.2/km2), of which 7.8% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.8% and the rental vacancy rate was 2.5%.

There were 617 households and 377 families in Oakland. Of households, 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living in them, 47.3% were married-couple households, 6.5% were cohabitating couples, 24.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present, and 22.0% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. About 38.9% of all households were non-families, 33.4% were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The median age was 41.9 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18. The age distribution was 26.6% under 20; 4.3% from 20 to 24; 23.2% from 25 to 44; 24.4% from 45 to 64; and 21.5% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female. For every 100 females there were 97.4 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 99.8 males age 18 and over.

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.

+ Racial composition as of the 2020 census Race Number Percent White 1,344 88.2% Black or African American 8 0.5% American Indian and Alaska Native 6 0.4% Asian 11 0.7% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 1 0.1% Some other race 65 4.3% Two or more races 89 5.8% Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 153 10.0%

2010 census As of the 2010 census, 1,527 people, 604 households, and 407 families were living in the city. The population density was . The 657 housing units had an average density of . 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. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 4.3% of the population.

Of the 604 households, 32.3% had children under 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 not families. About 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 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. The age distribution was 24.8% under 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

2000 census As of the 2000 census, 1,487 people, 600 households, and 397 families lived in the city. The population density was . The 635 housing units had an average density of . 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. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 0.27% of the population.

Of the 600 households, 29.8% had children under 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 not families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.91. The age distribution was 24.3% under 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 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females 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 18 and 6.4% of those 65 or over. Education Oakland is within the Riverside Community School District. The district formed on July 1, 1993 with the merger of the Carson-Macedonia and Oakland districts.

Notable people

Pat Bohen, professional baseball player Frank Tenney Johnson, artist/illustrator

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