The Oakes City, North Dakota, population was 4,796 at the 2010 census. There were 828 households with children under the age of 18 living in them. In addition to that, 51.2% were married couples, 20.2% were between 25 and 44, and 25.4% were 65 and older. Of course, the city also had a large amount of senior citizens living alone. The median age of the city residents was 42, and the gender split was 49.1% male to 51.8% female.
In 2010, the median gross rent was $508 per month. This number may include utility bills and some other expenses of the building. Compared to the state average of 24.7%, Oakes' rent burden is lower than that of its neighboring cities, like Wilmot and Hunter. This means that the median rent in Oakes is cheaper than the state average. The city's median gross rent is $599 per month.
There are two public schools in Oakes. The Oakes Public School offers pre-school through grade six, and the Oakes High School serves grades seven through twelve. Oakes High School's athletic team is known as the Tornadoes. The school's colors are orange. There is also a park in the city with playground equipment. There are also two municipal parks, and both have swimming pools.
The population grew significantly from the two small townships adjacent to the city. The population remained relatively stable at about four hundred and fifty in 1900, but the city's subdivision did not compare to the present day. In fact, the city still has a large tract that is separate from Muscatine. If you're interested in the history of the city, this article can give you an idea of how it got here.