Amber, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Amber, Oklahoma
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Location of Amber, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Grady |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.95 sq mi (10.23 km2) |
| • Land | 3.95 sq mi (10.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,257 ft (383 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 413 |
| • Density | 104.58/sq mi (40.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73004
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| Area code(s) | 405 |
| FIPS code | 40-01900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412360 |
Amber is a small town located in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States. In 2020, about 413 people lived there. This was a slight decrease from its population in 2010.
About Amber's Location
Amber covers an area of about 4 square miles (10.23 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The town's post office was first opened in 1903.
Population History
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 416 | — | |
| 1990 | 418 | 0.5% | |
| 2000 | 490 | 17.2% | |
| 2010 | 419 | −14.5% | |
| 2020 | 413 | −1.4% | |
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In 2010, there were 419 people living in Amber. The town had 177 housing units.
Life in Amber
Many households in Amber had children under 18 living with them. Most families were married couples living together. A small number of households had a female head without a husband present. Some people lived alone, including those aged 65 or older.
The average household in Amber had about three people. The average family size was slightly larger.
Age Groups
The population in Amber was spread across different age groups. About 35% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 7% were between 18 and 24. Almost 30% were between 25 and 44. About 20% were between 45 and 64, and about 8% were 65 or older. The average age in the town was 29 years.
Local School
Amber is also home to Amber-Pocasset Jr. Sr. High School. The school's sports teams are known as the Panthers.
See also
In Spanish: Amber (Oklahoma) para niños
