Oakland Park, Florida

Broward County

12-50575

Oakland Park is a city in Broward County in the U.S. state of Florida with 41 363 inhabitants ( 2010). The geographic coordinates are: 26.17 ° North, 80.15 ° West. The metropolitan area has a size of 17.9 km ². Oakland Park got its name from the first settlers on the basis of the massive oak trees that stood along the Middle River.

Geography

Oakland Park is located about 25 km north of Miami. Adjacent municipalities are Tamarac, Lauderdale Lakes, Fort Lauderdale and Wilton Manors.

History

The first inhabitants who settled here permanently, was the family " Whidby " who moved from Georgia to Florida in 1901. By 1918, more families, mostly farmers who were settled here came. 1923, the land was divided into plots. On this occasion they celebrated a huge barbecue, probably the largest of its time. This barbecue is also today still mentioned in the history books. 1925, a group of European investors, mainly nobles, initiated by the Earl and Countess of Lauderdale ( Earl and Countess of Lauderdale ), to found the city " Floranada " as a holiday paradise. These efforts were, however zunichtegemacht on 18 September 1926 a hurricane. On June 10, 1929, the small town had been rebuilt, Oakland Park was recognized as a city and entered. The census in 1932 showed a population of 562 citizens, in 1970 there were already 16,261 inhabitants. From 1941 there was a volunteer fire department, which was replaced in 1958 by a professional fire department.

Religion

In Oakland Park, there are 27 different churches from 10 different denominations. Among the belonging to a denomination churches the Baptist church is strongest with 5 churches. Furthermore, there are 7 to no denomination belonging churches ( as of 2004).

Demographics

According to the 2010 census, the then 41 363 inhabitants distributed to 20,076 households. The population density was 2537.6 inh. / Km ². 62.6 % of the population were white, 25.6% African American, 0.3% Native American and 2.0% of Asian Americans. 6.0% were members of other ethnic groups and 3.5% in different ethnic groups. 25.6 % of the population were Hispanic or Latino.

In 2010, children under the age of 18 and 18.6 % of all households lived in 27.4 % of all households with persons at least 65 years. 51.0 % of households were family households (consisting of married couples with or without offspring or a parent with offspring ). The average size of a household was 2.35 persons and the average family size is 3.10 people.

22.5% of the population were younger than 20 years, 29.5% were 20-39 years old, 33.3 % were 40-59 years old and 14.8 % were at least 60 years old. The median age was 39 years. 53.5 % of the population were male and 46.5 % female.

The average annual income was $ 44,470, while 15.0 % of the population lived below the poverty line.

In 2000, English was the mother tongue of 66.52 % of the population spoke Spanish 18.16% and 15.32 % had a different mother tongue.

Train

Rock Iceland Elementary School ( 500 students )
Lloyd Estates Elementary School ( 750 students)
Oakland Park Elementary School (720 students ) founded in 1925
James S. Rickards Middle School ( 1,350 students)

In Oakland Park, there is the " Northeast High School " with 2,200 students enrolled. Other higher education institutions are located within 30 minutes walking in the area. In Fort Lauderdale, 5 miles away, there are: the " Keiser College " (about 2,800 students ), the " Broward Community College " (about 12,500 students ), the " Art Institute " (about 2,500 students ), the " Nova Southeastern University " (about 12,500 students). In Miami, there are the " Barry University " ( approximately 5,700 students) and the " Miami -Dade Community College " with about 25,300 students.

Libraries

There is a public library, " Oakland Park Library " with around 45,000 books as well as a growing number of audio and video material. Selecting, insight in the availability list and order you can now do online.

Parks and sports facilities

There is a wide range of various city parks as well as several sports facilities and playing fields and facilities for camping. Sports options include T- ball, pitch, softball, baseball, football, basketball, soccer, tennis and swimming are offered.

Economy

A significant industry, there is not. The main employment sectors are: education, health and social services: (13.6%), arts, entertainment, restaurants (12.7%), trade / retail ( 12.1% ), construction ( 10.2%).

Traffic

Through the urban area lead Interstate 95, U.S. Highway 1 and Florida State Roads 811, 816, 845 and 870 The next national airport is the Pompano Beach Airpark, the nearest international airport is Fort Lauderdale- Hollywood International Airport.

Crime

The crime rate in 2010 was 422 points ( U.S. average: 266 points ) within the average range. There were three murders, 17 rapes, 133 robberies, 147 injuries, 611 burglaries, 1,387 thefts, 123 vehicle thefts and two arsons.

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