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{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}} {{Infobox settlement | official_name = Oakes | settlement_type = [[City]] | image_blank_emblem = OakesNDicon.png | blank_emblem_type = Icon | blank_emblem_size = 120px | nickname = | motto = <!-- Images ---------------> | image_skyline = Klein and Sutmar Block.jpg | imagesize = | image_caption = The Klein and Sutmar Block on Main Avenue in Oakes | image_flag = | image_seal = <!-- Maps -----------------> | image_map = ND Dickey County Oakes.svg | mapsize = 250px | map_caption = Location of Oakes, North Dakota | image_map1 = | mapsize1 = | map_caption1 = <!-- Location -------------> | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = United States | subdivision_type1 = [[U.S. state|State]] | subdivision_name1 = [[North Dakota]] | subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in North Dakota|County]] | subdivision_name2 = [[Dickey County, North Dakota|Dickey]] <!-- Government ----------->| government_footnotes = | government_type = | leader_title = [[Mayor]] | leader_name = Nathan O'Brien | leader_title1 = | leader_name1 = | established_title = Founded | established_date = 1886 <!-- Area ----------------->| unit_pref = Imperial | area_footnotes = <ref name="TigerWebMapServer">{{cite web|title=ArcGIS REST Services Directory|url=https://tigerweb.geo.census.gov/arcgis/rest/services/TIGERweb/Places_CouSub_ConCity_SubMCD/MapServer|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=September 20, 2022}}</ref> | area_magnitude = | area_total_km2 = 4.05 | area_land_km2 = 4.05 | area_water_km2 = 0.00 | area_total_sq_mi = 1.56 | area_land_sq_mi = 1.56 | area_water_sq_mi = 0.00 <!-- Population ----------->| population_as_of = [[2020 United States census|2020]] | population_est = 1767 | pop_est_as_of = 2022 | pop_est_footnotes = <ref name="USCensusEst2022"/> | population_footnotes = <ref name="2020 Census (City)"/> | population_total = 1798 | population_density_km2 = 443.73 | population_density_sq_mi = 1149.62 <!-- General information -->| timezone = [[Central Time Zone|Central (CST)]] | utc_offset = -6 | timezone_DST = CDT | utc_offset_DST = -5 | elevation_footnotes = <ref name=gnis/> | elevation_m = 400 | elevation_ft = 1312 | coordinates = {{coord|46|08|23|N|98|05|14|W|region:US-ND|display=inline,title}} | postal_code_type = [[ZIP code]] | postal_code = 58474 | area_code = [[Area code 701|701]] | blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]] | blank_info = 38-58740 | blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID | blank1_info = 1036205<ref name=gnis>{{GNIS|1036205}}</ref> | blank2_name = [[List of North Dakota numbered highways|Highways]] | blank2_info = [[North Dakota Highway 1|ND 1]] | website = {{URL|https://oakesnd.com/|oakesnd.com}} | footnotes = }} '''Oakes''' is the most populous city in [[Dickey County, North Dakota|Dickey County]], [[North Dakota]], United States. The population was 1,798 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="2020 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Oakes_city,_North_Dakota?g=160XX00US3858740 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=October 19, 2023}}</ref> Oakes was founded in 1886. ==History== Oakes was laid out in 1886.<ref name="history">{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OspBAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA109|title=A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways|author=Chicago and North Western Railway Company|year=1908|page=109}}</ref> It was named for Thomas F. Oakes, a railroad official.<ref name="history" /> A post office has been in operation in Oakes since 1886.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=ND&county=Dickey | title=Dickey County | publisher=Jim Forte Postal History | access-date=March 23, 2015}}</ref> The city was incorporated in 1888.<ref>{{cite book|author=Federal Writers' Project|title=North Dakota, a Guide to the Northern Prairie State|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=dCGVnMUdNqMC&pg=PA307|year=1938|publisher=WPA|isbn=978-1-62376-033-5|page=307}}</ref> ==Geography== Oakes sits approximately one mile east of the [[James River (Dakotas)|James river]] and is the meeting place of several rail lines. Because of its rail access, Oakes is home to several major [[grain elevator]]s that handle large volumes of [[grain]], primarily [[Maize|corn]]. According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.56|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2021">{{cite web|title=2021 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2021_Gazetteer/2021_gaz_place_38.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=April 30, 2022}}</ref> ==Demographics== {{US Census population |1890= 379 |1900= 668 |1910= 1499 |1920= 1637 |1930= 1709 |1940= 1665 |1950= 1774 |1960= 1650 |1970= 1742 |1980= 2112 |1990= 1775 |2000= 1979 |2010= 1856 |2020= 1798 |estyear=2022 |estimate=1767 |estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2022">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html|date=October 19, 2023|title=City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=October 19, 2023}}</ref> |align-fn=center |footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|author=United States Census Bureau|author-link=United States Census Bureau|access-date=January 30, 2014}}</ref><br>2020 Census<ref name="2020 Census (City)"/> }} ===2020 census=== {| class="wikitable" |+ Oakes racial composition ! Race ! Number ! Percent |- | [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] | 1,650 | 91.77% |- | [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black or African American]] | 6 | 0.33% |- | [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] | 6 | 0.33% |- | [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]] | 12 | 0.67% |- | [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] | 0 | 0.0% |- | [[Race (United States Census)|Other/Mixed]] | 124 | 6.9% |- | [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] | 119 | 6.62% |} As of the [[census]] of 2020, there were 1,798 people, 849 households, and 510 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|1152.56|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 875 housing units at an average density of 580.9 units per square mile (216.56/km<sup>2</sup>). ===2010 census=== As of the [[census]] of 2010, there were 1,856 people, 807 households, and 476 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1131.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 912 housing units at an average density of {{convert|556.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.1% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.5% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.3% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.8% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.1% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.3% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 3.8% of the population. There were 807 households, of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.0% were non-families. 36.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.89. The median age in the city was 45.7 years. 23% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.7% were from 45 to 64; and 24.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female. ===2000 census=== As of the [[census]] of 2000, there were 1,979 people, 828 households, and 495 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,203.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 908 housing units at an average density of {{convert|552.0|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.27% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.20% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.01% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.01% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.51% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.58% of the population. There were 828 households, out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.2% were non-families. 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 3.02. In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 24.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males. The median income for a household in the city was $30,263, and the median income for a family was $39,625. Males had a median income of $29,135 versus $15,611 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $17,138. About 6.3% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 10.4% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over. ==Education== Oakes has two schools, including Oakes Public School and Oakes High School. Oakes Public School provides pre-school and grades K–6. Oakes High School provides grades 7–12. The athletic teams of Oakes High School are called the Tornadoes, replacing the old name the Golden Tornadoes. The current school colors are orange, black, and white. ==Notable people== <!-- Note: · Only people who already have a Wikipedia article may appear here. This establishes notability. · The article must mention how they are associated with <city name>, whether born, raised, or residing. · The fact of their association should have a reliable source cited. · Alphabetical by last name please. · All others will be deleted. --> * [[Phil Hansen (American football)|Phil Hansen]], defensive end with the [[Buffalo Bills]] * [[Stuart Munsch]], Admiral [[United States Navy]] * [[Sarala Nagala]], Judge [[United States District Court for the District of Connecticut]] ==Local media== ===AM Radio=== {| class="wikitable" !align="center" colspan="6"|'''[[AM radio]] stations''' |- !Frequency!!Call sign!!Name!!Format!!Owner!!City |- |1220 AM||[[KDDR]]||KDDR|[[Full Service (radio format)]]/[[Country music|Country]]||i3G Media||Oakes |} ===FM Radio=== {| class="wikitable" !align="center" colspan="6"|'''[[FM radio]] stations''' |- !Frequency!!Call sign!!Name!!Format!!Owner!!City |- |95.9 FM||[[KDDR]]||KDDR||[[Full Service (radio format)]]/[[Country music|Country]]||i3G Media||Oakes |} ==Parks== ===J. Paul Klinger Park=== J. Paul Klinger Park is located just southwest of the pool. The park has a roofed shelter with seating and tables. Klinger Park also has a beach volleyball court a picnic area, and a playground that includes a slide, swings, tire swing, tunnel tubes, rock wall, and a rope wall. ===Softball Complex=== The Oakes softball complex has three softball diamonds, a playground, a two-hole Frisbee golf course, and a concessions stand. ==Climate== This [[climate|climatic]] region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Oakes has a [[humid continental climate]], abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=26623&cityname=Oakes%2C+North+Dakota%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Oakes, North Dakota]</ref> ==References== {{Reflist}} == External links == * [https://oakesnd.com/ Official website] {{Dickey County, North Dakota}} {{North Dakota}} {{Authority control}} [[Category:Cities in North Dakota]] [[Category:Cities in Dickey County, North Dakota]] [[Category:Populated places established in 1886]] [[Category:1886 establishments in Dakota Territory]]
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