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[[Image:Oakwood, TX, sign IMG 3026.JPG|200px|thumb|Oakwood welcome sign]]
[[Image:Oakwood, TX, sign IMG 3026.JPG|thumb|Oakwood welcome sign]]
[[Image:U.S. Post Office, Oakwood, TX IMG 3027.JPG|200px|thumb|[[U.S. Post Office]] in Oakwood]]
[[Image:U.S. Post Office, Oakwood, TX IMG 3027.JPG|thumb|[[U.S. Post Office]] in Oakwood]]


'''Oakwood''' is a town in [[Leon County, Texas|Leon]] and [[Freestone County, Texas|Freestone]] counties in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Texas]]. The population was 510 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name="Census 2010"/> It was founded in 1872 as a stop on the International Railroad.<ref>{{cite book| title=A Memorial and Biographical History of Navarro, Henderson, Anderson, Limestone, Freestone and Leon Counties, Texas| date=1893| publisher=Lewis Publishing Company| location=Chicago| page=468| url=http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth46827/m1/468/sizes/l/| accessdate=28 September 2014}}</ref>
'''Oakwood''' is a town in [[Leon County, Texas|Leon]] and [[Freestone County, Texas|Freestone]] counties in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Texas]]. The population was 389 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="Census 2010"/> It was founded in 1872 as a stop on the International Railroad.<ref>{{cite book| title=A Memorial and Biographical History of Navarro, Henderson, Anderson, Limestone, Freestone and Leon Counties, Texas| date=1893| publisher=Lewis Publishing Company| location=Chicago| page=468| url=http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth46827/m1/468/sizes/l/| access-date=September 28, 2014}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
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Oakwood is located in northeastern Leon County at {{coord|31|35|5|N|95|51|2|W|type:city}} (31.584816, -95.850666).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> [[U.S. Geological Survey|USGS]] topographic maps show the northern town boundary following the Leon/Freestone County line, but maps by the U.S. Census show the town extending slightly north into Freestone County.


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Oakwood is located in northeastern Leon County. [[U.S. Geological Survey|USGS]] topographic maps show the northern town boundary following the Leon/Freestone County line, but maps by the U.S. Census show the town extending slightly north into Freestone County.
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[[U.S. Route 79]] runs through the town as Broad Street, leading northeast {{convert|18|mi}} to [[Palestine, Texas|Palestine]] and southwest {{convert|15|mi}} to [[Buffalo, Texas|Buffalo]].


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[[U.S. Route 79 in Texas|U.S. Route 79]] passes through the town as Broad Street, leading northeast {{convert|18|mi}} to [[Palestine, Texas|Palestine]] and southwest {{convert|15|mi}} to [[Buffalo, Texas|Buffalo]].
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|2.93|sqkm|order=flip}}, all of it land.<ref name="Census 2010"/>

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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|2.93|sqkm|order=flip}}, all land.<ref name="Census 2010"/>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
|estyear=2019
|2020=389}}
|estimate=515
{| class="wikitable"
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2019CenPopScriptOnlyDirtyFixDoNotUse">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2019.html|date=May 24, 2020|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=May 27, 2020}}</ref>
|+'''Oakwood racial composition as of 2020'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US4853232&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2 |access-date=May 25, 2022 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><br /> (NH = Non-Hispanic){{efn|Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.<ref>https://www.census.gov/ {{nonspecific|date=August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=About the Hispanic Population and its Origin |url=https://www.census.gov/topics/population/hispanic-origin/about.html |website=www.census.gov |access-date=May 18, 2022}}</ref>}}
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
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!Number
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 471 people, 199 households, and 131 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 429.9 people per square mile (165.3/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 256 housing units at an average density of 233.7 per square mile (89.9/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the town was 62.42% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 35.03% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.21% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.21% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.70% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.42% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 3.18% of the population.
!Percentage
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] (NH)
|232
|59.64%
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] (NH)
|115
|29.56%
|-
|[[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] (NH)
|3
|0.77%
|-
|[[Asian Americans|Asian]] (NH)
|5
|1.29%
|-
|Some Other Race (NH)
|1
|0.26%
|-
|[[Multiracial Americans|Mixed/Multi-Racial]] (NH)
|21
|5.4%
|-
|[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]]
|12
|3.08%
|-
|'''Total'''
|'''389'''
|
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|}
As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 389 people, 236 households, and 193 families residing in the town.

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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 471 people, 199 households, and 131 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|429.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 256 housing units at an average density of {{convert|233.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 62.42% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 35.03% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.21% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.21% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.70% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.42% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 3.18% of the population.


There were 199 households, out of which 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 17.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% 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 2.94.
There were 199 households, out of which 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 17.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% 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 2.94.
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==Notable people==
==Notable people==
*[[R. H. Bing]], mathematician, born in Oakwood on October 20, 1914
*[[R. H. Bing]], mathematician, born in Oakwood on October 20, 1914
*[[Sarah Lancaster (composer)|Sarah Lancaster]], [[Sacred Harp]] composer, lived in Oakwood from the 1880s, died there in 1918 and is buried in the town cemetery<ref name="SteelHulan2010">{{cite book|author1=David Warren Steel|author2=Richard H. Hulan|title=The Makers of the Sacred Harp|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=xt_h13E3k60C&pg=PA131|year=2010|publisher=University of Illinois Press|isbn=978-0-252-07760-9|pages=131–}}</ref>
*[[Sarah Lancaster (composer)|Sarah Lancaster]], [[Sacred Harp]] composer, lived in Oakwood from the 1880s, died there in 1918 and is buried in the town cemetery.<ref name="SteelHulan2010">{{cite book|author1=David Warren Steel|author2=Richard H. Hulan|title=The Makers of the Sacred Harp|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=xt_h13E3k60C&pg=PA131|year=2010|publisher=University of Illinois Press|isbn=978-0-252-07760-9|pages=131–}}</ref>


==Climate==
==Climate==
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Oakwood has a [[humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=694614&cityname=Oakwood%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Oakwood, Texas]</ref>
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Oakwood has a [[humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=694614&cityname=Oakwood%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Oakwood, Texas]</ref>

==In popular culture==
*"Oakwood", a single by the indie rock trio [[The Redding Brothers]], is about the town where their grandfather, Billy Jack Redding, grew up.


==See also==
==See also==
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
{{notelist}}


==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category|Oakwood, Texas}}
{{Commons category|Oakwood, Texas}}
{{Official|www.cityofoakwood.tx.citygovt.org}}
{{Official website|www.cityofoakwood.tx.citygovt.org}}


{{Freestone County, Texas}}
{{Freestone County, Texas}}

Latest revision as of 11:37, 17 November 2024

Oakwood, Texas
Town
Oakwood City Hall
Oakwood City Hall
Location of Oakwood, Texas
Location of Oakwood, Texas
Coordinates: 31°35′05″N 95°51′00″W / 31.58472°N 95.85000°W / 31.58472; -95.85000
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountiesLeon, Freestone
Area
[1]
 • Total
1.13 sq mi (2.93 km2)
 • Land1.13 sq mi (2.93 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
282 ft (86 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total
389
 • Density455.35/sq mi (175.85/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
75855
Area code(s)903, 430
FIPS code48-53232[4]
GNIS feature ID2413071[2]
Websitewww.cityofoakwood.tx.citygovt.org
Oakwood welcome sign
U.S. Post Office in Oakwood

Oakwood is a town in Leon and Freestone counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 389 at the 2020 census.[3] It was founded in 1872 as a stop on the International Railroad.[5]

Geography

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Oakwood is located in northeastern Leon County. USGS topographic maps show the northern town boundary following the Leon/Freestone County line, but maps by the U.S. Census show the town extending slightly north into Freestone County.

U.S. Route 79 passes through the town as Broad Street, leading northeast 18 miles (29 km) to Palestine and southwest 15 miles (24 km) to Buffalo.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.13 square miles (2.93 km2), all land.[3]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
188096—
1890231140.6%
1910906—
19201,10021.4%
1930888−19.3%
19401,08622.3%
1950759−30.1%
1960716−5.7%
1970547−23.6%
198060610.8%
1990527−13.0%
2000471−10.6%
20105108.3%
2020389−23.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
Oakwood racial composition as of 2020[7]
(NH = Non-Hispanic)[a]
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 232 59.64%
Black or African American (NH) 115 29.56%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 3 0.77%
Asian (NH) 5 1.29%
Some Other Race (NH) 1 0.26%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 21 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12 3.08%
Total 389

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 389 people, 236 households, and 193 families residing in the town.

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 471 people, 199 households, and 131 families residing in the town. The population density was 429.9 inhabitants per square mile (166.0/km2). There were 256 housing units at an average density of 233.7 per square mile (90.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 62.42% White, 35.03% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 1.70% from other races, and 0.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.18% of the population.

There were 199 households, out of which 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 17.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% 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 2.94.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.0% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 19.7% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $25,625, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $34,375 versus $20,938 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,371. About 13.9% of families and 19.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 26.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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The town is served by the Oakwood Independent School District.

Notable people

[edit]

Climate

[edit]

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Oakwood has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[11]

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oakwood, Texas
  3. ^ a b c "Total Population: 2010 Census DEC Summary File 1 (P1), Oakwood town, Texas". data.census.gov. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
  4. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ A Memorial and Biographical History of Navarro, Henderson, Anderson, Limestone, Freestone and Leon Counties, Texas. Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company. 1893. p. 468. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  8. ^ https://www.census.gov/ [not specific enough to verify]
  9. ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  10. ^ David Warren Steel; Richard H. Hulan (2010). The Makers of the Sacred Harp. University of Illinois Press. pp. 131–. ISBN 978-0-252-07760-9.
  11. ^ Climate Summary for Oakwood, Texas
  1. ^ Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.[8][9]
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