Ballou, Oklahoma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ballou
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 Ballou
Location in Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Mayes |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.67 sq mi (9.50 km2) |
| • Land | 3.67 sq mi (9.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 155 |
| • Density | 42.26/sq mi (16.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| FIPS code | 40-04075 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407794 |
Ballou is a small community located in Mayes County, Oklahoma, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population information, but it's not an officially organized city or town.
In the year 2000, about 142 people lived in Ballou. By 2010, this number grew slightly to 176 people. The most recent count in 2020 showed the population was 155 people.
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Geography of Ballou
Ballou covers a total area of about 3.7 square miles (9.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Ballou?
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| 2020 | 155 | — | |
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Let's look at the people who lived in Ballou in the year 2000, based on the census report.
Population Details
- There were 142 people living in Ballou.
- The population density was about 38 people for every square mile. This tells us how crowded an area is.
- Most residents, about 74%, were White.
- About 19% of the people were Native American.
- The remaining 7% were from two or more different backgrounds.
Homes and Families
- In 2000, there were 58 households in Ballou. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
- Out of these, 41 were families. A family is usually a group of related people living together.
- About 19% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households, about 62%, were married couples living together.
- About 24% of all households were made up of people living alone.
Age Groups
The people in Ballou were of different ages:
- About 18% were under 18 years old.
- About 11% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 31% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 28% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Ballou was 40 years old.
Money and Jobs
In 2000, the average yearly income for a household in Ballou was about $27,321. For families, the average income was higher, around $53,068 per year.
The average income for each person in Ballou was about $15,859.
