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Addington, Oklahoma
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Location of Addington, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.61 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 83 |
| • Density | 350.21/sq mi (135.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73520
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-00450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412334 |
Addington is a small town located in Jefferson County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 83 people.
History of Addington
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The town of Addington was started in 1890. Its post office, which helps send and receive mail, opened on January 8, 1896. It was named after James P. Addington, who was the first person to be in charge of the post office.
Addington officially became a town in 1901. It grew a lot because it was built along the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad line. This railroad made it easier for people and goods to travel. Around 1915, Addington's population reached its highest point with about 1,000 people living there.
However, since then, the town's population has slowly gotten smaller. Even though there have been talks about closing the post office over the years, it is still open today.
In the past, Addington had its own newspapers. Some of these were the Addington Free Lance, the Addington Advertiser, the Addington Journal, and the Addington Herald.
Geography of the Town
Addington is located about 6 miles (which is about 9.6 kilometers) north of Waurika. It is also about 2 miles (about 3.2 kilometers) west of Waurika.
According to the United States Census Bureau, which collects information about places and people, the town covers a total area of about 0.2 square miles (which is about 0.52 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the town limits.
People and Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 493 | — | |
| 1920 | 368 | −25.4% | |
| 1930 | 318 | −13.6% | |
| 1940 | 250 | −21.4% | |
| 1960 | 144 | — | |
| 1970 | 123 | −14.6% | |
| 2000 | 117 | — | |
| 2010 | 114 | −2.6% | |
| 2020 | 83 | −27.2% | |
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The word "demographics" means studying the people who live in a certain place. This includes things like how many people there are, their ages, and how they live.
In 2010, there were 114 people living in Addington. The town had 59 homes.
Most of the people in Addington were White (about 92.31%). A smaller number were Native American (about 2.56%), or from other races. About 5.98% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 31.8% of the homes had children under 18 living there. More than half of the homes (56.8%) were married couples living together. About 27.3% of all homes were made up of single people. About 13.6% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Addington was 38 years old. About 26.5% of the population was under 18. About 17.1% of the population was 65 years old or older. For every 100 females, there were about 98 males.
See also
In Spanish: Addington (Oklahoma) para niños
