Bee, Oklahoma facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bee, Oklahoma
Census-designated place
Bee, Oklahoma Location in Oklahoma Show map of Oklahoma Bee, Oklahoma Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Oklahoma
County	Johnston
Area
• Total	1.31 sq mi (3.39 km2)
• Land	1.30 sq mi (3.37 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation	692 ft (211 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	135
• Density	103.61/sq mi (40.02/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area codes	918 & 539
GNIS feature ID	2629906

Bee is a small, unincorporated community and a census-designated place located in Johnston County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, about 135 people lived there. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place with a shared identity but without its own local government like a city or town. A "census-designated place" is an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data.

What's in a Name? The Story of Bee

The community of Bee almost had a different name! It was originally meant to be named after Dee Taylor. She was the daughter of some of the first people to settle in the area. However, the U.S. Post Office Department decided to change the name to "Bee." The post office in Bee was open for many years, from April 5, 1889, until June 15, 1918.

Where is Bee? Geography Facts

Bee is a small place when it comes to its size. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community covers an area of about 1.31 square miles (3.39 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.30 square miles (3.37 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.

Who Lives in Bee? Population Details

The population of Bee was counted during the 2020 Census. At that time, 135 people lived in the community. This number helps us understand how many people call Bee home.

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