Alex, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Alex, Oklahoma
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Location of Alex, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Grady |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.65 sq mi (17.22 km2) |
| • Land | 6.65 sq mi (17.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (310 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 482 |
| • Density | 72.51/sq mi (28.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73002
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| Area code(s) | 405 |
| FIPS code | 40-01250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412347 |
Alex is a small town located in Grady County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, about 482 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Alex
The town of Alex gets its name from an early settler. His name was William Vinson Alexander. His wife, Martha, became the first postmistress. This happened when a post office opened in Alexander's store in December 1885. William Alexander also started the First State Bank in 1907.
A Big Storm in Alex
On July 7, 1906, a strong tornado hit Alex. It almost destroyed the whole town. Most of the business area had to be rebuilt. About a year later, new stores opened. These included a drug store and several general stores.
Newspaper and Town Growth
The town also had its own newspaper. It was called the Alex Tribune. It started in 1907 and ran until the 1940s. Alex officially became a town in 1910.
Geography of Alex
Alex is located in Oklahoma. It covers an area of about 6.7 square miles (17.22 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The town is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) south of a larger city. That city is Chickasha.
Population of Alex
The number of people living in Alex has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 478 | — | |
| 1930 | 598 | 25.1% | |
| 1940 | 544 | −9.0% | |
| 1950 | 563 | 3.5% | |
| 1960 | 545 | −3.2% | |
| 1970 | 492 | −9.7% | |
| 1980 | 769 | 56.3% | |
| 1990 | 639 | −16.9% | |
| 2000 | 635 | −0.6% | |
| 2010 | 550 | −13.4% | |
| 2020 | 482 | −12.4% | |
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In 2010, there were 550 people living in Alex. The population density was about 82 people per square mile. This means 82 people lived in each square mile of land. There were 289 houses in the town.
Who Lives in Alex?
The people in Alex come from different backgrounds. Most residents are White. Some people are Native American. A small number are Asian or from other groups. Some residents are also Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Alex in 2010 was 38 years old. About 27% of the population was under 18 years old.
Economy of Alex
Alex is mainly a farming community. This means that farming is very important to the town. The main crops grown here are wheat and alfalfa. Raising livestock, like cattle, is also a big part of the local economy.
See also
In Spanish: Alex (Oklahoma) para niños
