Oakes, ND is a small rural city located in Nelson County with a population of 1,981 people and a population density of 1,059 people per square mile. Oakes is home to many local businesses including the Redwood Inn Restaurant & Bar, and the Oakes Town and Country Store. Outdoor activities are abundant in Oakes with plenty of opportunities for camping, fishing, hunting, hiking, biking, and more. Oakes also has a variety of other organizations such as the Lamoure County Historical Society and the Ransom County 4-H Club. Sports enthusiasts can watch or participate in events like intramural basketball at the Oakes Recreation Center or attend one of the area's frequent sporting tournaments.
The population in Oakes is 1,981. There are 1,267 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Oakes is 39, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Oakes is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Oakes
- 55.0% are married
- 8.3% are divorced
- 43.5% are married with children
- 7.0% have children, but are single
Race in Oakes
- 93.3% are White
- 1.6% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander