Achille, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Achille, Oklahoma
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 Achille, Oklahoma
Location in Oklahoma
Achille, Oklahoma
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Bryan |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.15 km2) |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 398 |
| • Density | 894.38/sq mi (344.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74720
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-00100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412332 |
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Achille is a small town in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States. In 2020, about 398 people lived there. The town's name comes from a Cherokee word, atsila, which means fire.
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History of Achille
The area where Achille is now was once part of the Chickasaw Nation. This was in a place called Indian Territory. A school for Chickasaw girls, called Bloomfield Academy, was located near Achille. It was open from 1853 to 1914.
During the American Civil War, some Cherokee families moved to this area. They called it atsila, meaning fire.
In 1908, a railroad line was built through the region. A post office opened in 1910. The community grew from about 50 people to 500 by 1920. The number of people living in Achille has changed over the years. In 2000, it reached its highest number with 506 residents.
Geography of Achille
Achille is a small town. It covers an area of about 1.15 square kilometers (0.45 square miles). All of this area is land.
People in Achille
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 500 | — | |
| 1930 | 383 | −23.4% | |
| 1940 | 356 | −7.0% | |
| 1950 | 383 | 7.6% | |
| 1960 | 294 | −23.2% | |
| 1970 | 382 | 29.9% | |
| 2000 | 506 | — | |
| 2010 | 492 | −2.8% | |
| 2020 | 398 | −19.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, there were 492 people living in Achille. Most people were White, and a good number were Native American.
There were 188 households in the town. About one-third of these households had children under 18. Many households were married couples living together. Some households had a single parent.
The people in Achille are of different ages. About 25% were under 18 years old. About 15% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was about 36.8 years.
The average income for a household in Achille was around $28,333. Some people in the town lived below the poverty line. This included about 39.6% of those under 18.
Economy of Achille
The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has its main offices and casinos nearby in Durant. These places offer many jobs for people in the area.
Agriculture (farming) is also important in Achille. Tourism (people visiting for fun) is another key industry.
Education in Achille
Students in Achille go to schools in the Achille Independent School District.
Famous Person from Achille
- The famous country singer and actor Gene Autry spent part of his childhood growing up in Achille.
See also
In Spanish: Achille (Oklahoma) para niños
