Oakley, Idaho

Oakley is a city in Cassia County, Idaho, United States. The population was 763 at the 2010 census, up from 668 in 2000.[4] It is part of the Burley Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Oakley, Idaho
City
Location of Oakley in Cassia County, Idaho.
Oakley, Idaho
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 42°14′32″N 113°52′51″W
CountryUnited States
StateIdaho
CountyCassia
Government
 • MayorGeorgia Dimick
Area
 • Total4.63 sq mi (11.98 km2)
 • Land4.62 sq mi (11.97 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
4,570 ft (1,390 m)
Population
 • Total763
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
812
 • Density175.64/sq mi (67.82/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
83346
Area code(s)208
FIPS code16-58330
GNIS feature ID0396977

Geography

Oakley is located at 42°14′32″N 113°52′51″W (42.242360, -113.880904),[5] at an elevation of 4,570 feet (1,393 m) above sea level. It is at the very southern limit of the Snake River Plain, and close to Goose Creek, between the Middle and Albion Mountains.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.59 square miles (11.89 km2), all of it land.[6]

History

The city was named for William Oakley, the proprietor of a 19th-century stagecoach station located at a spring currently located about 2 miles west of the present townsite known as Oakley Meadows. David B. Haight, former member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was born in Oakley. The small hamlet has served as home to a surprising number of famous Americans. The former governors of Utah and Massachusetts can trace their stock to Oakley. Jon Huntsman of Utah is the grandson of David B. Haight, above, and Mitt Romney, of Massachusetts is the son of another famous Oakley-ite, George Romney. Yet another Oakley Romney, Marion G. Romney, was a Counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Victorian house in Oakley Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.

Oakley is also rich in old west lore, such as the tale of Diamondfield Jack, and another story of intrigue, the story of Gobo Fango.[7]

This town of fewer than 800 people has turned out leaders in politics, business, and entertainment. The town is also home to the current Idaho House of Representatives Speaker Scott Bedke.

Oakley has become recognized worldwide for its Middle Mountain quarries of Rocky Mountain quartzite building stone known as Oakley Stone. Quarry operators ship out thousand of tons a month to locations around the globe.

Today Oakley is often visited for its annual Pioneer Days celebrations,[8] as well as its historic Victorian homes.[9]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1910911—
19201,27339.7%
1930882−30.7%
1940813−7.8%
1950684−15.9%
1960613−10.4%
19706567.0%
19806631.1%
1990635−4.2%
20006685.2%
201076314.2%
2019 (est.)812[3]6.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 763 people, 248 households, and 192 families residing in the city. The population density was 166.2 inhabitants per square mile (64.2/km2). There were 280 housing units at an average density of 61.0 per square mile (23.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.5% White, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 6.6% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.4% of the population.

There were 248 households, of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.3% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.6% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.08 and the average family size was 3.60.

The median age in the city was 34.6 years. 35.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.1% were from 25 to 44; 20.8% were from 45 to 64; and 16.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 668 people, 226 households, and 166 families residing in the city. The population density was 167.4 people per square mile (64.6/km2). There were 257 housing units at an average density of 64.4 per square mile (24.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.41% White, 0.15% Asian, 3.14% from other races, and 0.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.19% of the population.

There were 226 households, out of which 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.4% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.60.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.8% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 20.5% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,643, and the median income for a family was $34,792. Males had a median income of $27,083 versus $16,667 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,983. About 9.1% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.2% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Oakley is in the Cassia County School District.

Oakley is zoned to:

All of the schools are in the city of Oakley.

The high school has about 120 students, and the elementary has about 250 students. The high school's football team won the Idaho State Football Championship in 2007, and 2009 and took 2nd place in 2008,

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. Spokesman-Review Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine - 2010 census - Oakley, Idaho - accessed 2011-12-27
  5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
  8. "Pioneer Days events set for Oakley". Magicvalley.com. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
  9. "Oakley Tour of Homes - Southern Idaho Tourism". Visitsouthidaho.com. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
  10. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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