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Armstrong, Oklahoma
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Location of Armstrong, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Bryan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| • Land | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 113 |
| • Density | 1,298.85/sq mi (502.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-02750 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411645 |
Armstrong is a small town in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States. It is located along the Blue River. In 2020, about 113 people lived there. The town was named after Frank C. Armstrong. He was a member of the Dawes Commission, a group that helped divide land in the area.
History of Armstrong
The town of Armstrong started in 1872. It grew along the route of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. At that time, it was part of the Choctaw Nation.
Armstrong had a post office for a short time in 1882–1883. After that, mail went to a nearby town called Caddo. In 1896, a new post office opened in Armstrong. It stayed open until 1920. The post office was inside the town's only grocery store. The store owner was also the postmaster. In 1911, only 41 people lived in Armstrong.
Around 1916, the Oklahoma Office of the Game Warden opened a fish hatchery in the town. This office is now called the Department of Wildlife Conservation. Armstrong's economy mostly depended on local farms. It also served sport fishermen who came to the Blue River and nearby Lake Texoma.
The town's population changed over the years.
- In 1980, there were 133 residents.
- By 1990, the number dropped to 122.
- It then rose to 141 in 2000.
- In 2010, the population was 105.
- By 2020, it had increased slightly to 113 people.
Geography of Armstrong
Armstrong is located about 5 miles (8 kilometers) north of Durant.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of 0.1 square miles (0.23 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Armstrong
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 122 | — | |
| 2000 | 141 | 15.6% | |
| 2010 | 105 | −25.5% | |
| 2020 | 113 | 7.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, there were 105 people living in Armstrong. There were 60 houses in the town.
Most of the people in Armstrong were White (70.21%). About 21.99% were Native American. A small number were African American (0.71%) or from two or more races (7.09%).
There were 54 households in Armstrong.
- About 37% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- 57.4% were married couples.
- 20.4% of households had only one person living there.
The average age of people in Armstrong was 35 years old.
- 27% of the population was under 18.
- 13.5% of the population was 65 years or older.
The average income for a household in Armstrong was about $27,292. For families, the average income was about $30,556.
See also
In Spanish: Armstrong (Oklahoma) para niños
