Bessie, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Bessie, Oklahoma
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Location of Bessie, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Washita |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,542 ft (470 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 182 |
| • Density | 351.35/sq mi (135.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73622
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-05650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411682 |
Bessie is a small town located in Washita County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2010, the town had a population of 181 people. This was a slight decrease from the 190 people who lived there in 2000. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 182 residents.
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History of Bessie
The town of Bessie got its post office in 1903. There are a couple of ideas about how Bessie got its name. Some people say it was named after the wife of a railroad official. Others believe the name came from the initials of the Blackwell, Enid and Southwestern Railway, which was called the BES Line.
Geography and Climate
Where is Bessie Located?
Bessie is a small town with a total area of about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Weather in Bessie
Bessie, Oklahoma, experiences a variety of weather throughout the year. Summers are typically hot, with average high temperatures in July reaching over 96 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius). Winters are cooler, with average low temperatures in January around 24 degrees Fahrenheit (-4 degrees Celsius). The town receives a moderate amount of rain, with May usually being the wettest month.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 48.9 (9.4) |
54.1 (12.3) |
64 (18) |
74.1 (23.4) |
81.9 (27.7) |
90.9 (32.7) |
96.3 (35.7) |
94.6 (34.8) |
85.9 (29.9) |
75.1 (23.9) |
60.8 (16.0) |
50.6 (10.3) |
73.1 (22.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 24.2 (−4.3) |
28.7 (−1.8) |
37.2 (2.9) |
47.2 (8.4) |
56.3 (13.5) |
64.9 (18.3) |
70.1 (21.2) |
68.4 (20.2) |
60.9 (16.1) |
49.5 (9.7) |
37.5 (3.1) |
27.5 (−2.5) |
47.7 (8.7) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.9 (23) |
1.2 (30) |
2 (51) |
2 (51) |
4.7 (120) |
3.9 (99) |
1.9 (48) |
3.1 (79) |
3.6 (91) |
2.5 (64) |
1.8 (46) |
0.9 (23) |
28.4 (720) |
| Source: Weatherbase.com | |||||||||||||
Population and People
How Many People Live in Bessie?
The population of Bessie has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 363 | — | |
| 1930 | 415 | 14.3% | |
| 1940 | 284 | −31.6% | |
| 1950 | 205 | −27.8% | |
| 1960 | 226 | 10.2% | |
| 1970 | 210 | −7.1% | |
| 1980 | 245 | 16.7% | |
| 1990 | 242 | −1.2% | |
| 2000 | 190 | −21.5% | |
| 2010 | 181 | −4.7% | |
| 2020 | 182 | 0.6% | |
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Who Lives in Bessie?
Based on the census from 2000, there were 190 people living in Bessie. These people made up 87 households and 56 families. Most of the people living in Bessie were White (about 96%). A smaller number were Native American or Asian. About 1.58% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 31% of households had children under 18 living with them. More than half (51.7%) of households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.18 people.
The population's age was spread out. About 22.6% of residents were under 18 years old. The median age in Bessie was 41 years old. This means half the people were younger than 41 and half were older.
Money and Jobs
In 2000, the average income for a household in Bessie was $26,111 per year. For families, the average income was $26,806. The average income per person in the town was $15,110. A small number of families (5.5%) and individuals (10.1%) lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Bessie (Oklahoma) para niños
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