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Oakland, Nebraska

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living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.0% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was
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In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 21.4% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 28.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over,
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living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.94.
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of 2000, there were 1,367 people, 565 households, and 371 families living in the city. The population density was 1,695.3 inhabitants per square mile (654.6/km). There were 623 housing units at an average density of 772.6 per square mile (298.3/km). The racial makeup of the city was 98.68%
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The median age in the city was 44.9 years. 25.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.6% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 24.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.
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As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $ 32,663, and the median income for a family was $ 42,938. Males had a median income of $ 31,600 versus $ 19,583 for females. The
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was 1,337.6 inhabitants per square mile (516.5/km). There were 633 housing units at an average density of 680.6 per square mile (262.8/km). The racial makeup of the city was 96.0%
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in operation. Basic economic activities in the Oakland area soon included farming, cattle and hog production, feed processing, wholesale and retail sales. In 1900, the
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A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways
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Oakland was named after John Oak, an early settler. The village was incorporated April 13, 1881, with 30 businesses, two banks and
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There were 565 households, out of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were
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and changed its name to the Warrior Classic. Oakland has also been home to the Burt County Fair since 1913.
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There were 528 households, of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were
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Oakland was home to the Swedish Basketball Classic from 1993 to 2006, which has since moved to
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for the city was $ 16,916. About 3.8% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the
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of 2010, there were 1,244 people, 528 households, and 343 families living in the city. The
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U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oakland, Nebraska
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Valkommen (Welcome) to Oakland,Swedish Capital of Nebraska!
32: 914: 888: 49:, occupying former Swedish Covenant Church in Oakland 858:Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). 361:A residential street in Oakland, Nebraska c. 1920 295:, United States. The population was 1,244 at the 1254: 785: 821: 951: 907: 672:2.28 and the average family size was 2.85. 958: 944: 709:of any race were 0.73% of the population. 664:of any race were 0.6% of the population. 1032:Map of Nebraska highlighting Burt County 356: 326: 341:Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad 1255: 812: 810: 389: 307:as the "Swedish Capital of Nebraska." 939: 1278:Swedish-American culture in Nebraska 701:, and 0.95% from two or more races. 807: 656:, and 1.4% from two or more races. 160:0.00 sq mi (0.00 km) 152:0.95 sq mi (2.46 km) 144:0.95 sq mi (2.46 km) 13: 1027: 966:Municipalities and communities of 894:"Census of Population and Housing" 770: 379: 14: 1289: 735: 793:"ArcGIS REST Services Directory" 55: 40: 1268:Cities in Burt County, Nebraska 365: 189:1,442.57/sq mi (557.21/km) 18:City in Nebraska, United States 882: 868: 851: 679: 627: 1: 795:. United States Census Bureau 763: 740:Oakland is the birthplace of 61:Location of Oakland, Nebraska 756:, the former Speaker of the 310: 7: 919:United States Census Bureau 890:United States Census Bureau 833:United States Census Bureau 317:United States Census Bureau 10: 1294: 322: 168:1,293 ft (394 m) 1228: 1218: 1185: 1160: 1087: 1062: 1039: 1025: 999: 980: 829:"US Gazetteer files 2010" 620: 605: 590: 575: 560: 545: 530: 515: 500: 485: 470: 455: 440: 425: 410: 395: 388: 383: 378: 375: 272: 261: 251: 239: 227: 210: 193: 185: 177: 172: 164: 156: 148: 140: 135: 123: 111: 101: 66: 54: 39: 30: 23: 721:there were 80.5 males. 343:were built to Oakland. 47:Swedish Heritage Center 1033: 362: 332: 1176:Winnebago Reservation 1031: 969:Burt County, Nebraska 915:"U.S. Census website" 782:Retrieved 2010-11-05. 621:U.S. Decennial Census 371:Historical population 360: 330: 212: • Summer ( 86:41.83556°N 96.46694°W 1241:United States portal 878:(Welcome to Oakland) 758:Nebraska Legislature 305:Governor of Nebraska 277:www.ci.oakland.ne.us 186: • Density 1162:Indian reservations 839:on January 12, 2012 777:"Day 377--Oakland". 372: 337:one printing office 91:41.83556; -96.46694 82: /  1273:Cities in Nebraska 1034: 638:population density 370: 363: 348:Midland University 333: 178: • Total 157: • Water 141: • Total 1263:Oakland, Nebraska 1250: 1249: 1170:Omaha Reservation 726:per capita income 625: 624: 315:According to the 282: 281: 149: • Land 25:Oakland, Nebraska 1285: 1242: 1235: 1030: 992: 985: 975: 970: 960: 953: 946: 937: 936: 930: 929: 927: 925: 911: 905: 904: 902: 900: 886: 880: 872: 866: 865: 855: 849: 848: 846: 844: 835:. 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City
Swedish Heritage Center, occupying former Swedish Covenant Church in Oakland
Swedish Heritage Center
Location of Oakland, Nebraska
41°50′08″N 96°28′01″W / 41.83556°N 96.46694°W / 41.83556; -96.46694
Country
State
Nebraska
County
Burt
Time zone
UTC-6
Central (CST)
DST
UTC-5
ZIP code
Area code
402
FIPS code
GNIS
www.ci.oakland.ne.us
Burt County
Nebraska
2010 census
Consul-General
Governor of Nebraska
United States Census Bureau

one printing office
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad

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