Blackburn, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Blackburn, Oklahoma
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Northern part of downtown Blackburn
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Location of Blackburn, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Pawnee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 810 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 70 |
| • Density | 237.29/sq mi (91.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-06450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411694 |
Blackburn is a small town in Pawnee County, Oklahoma, United States. In 2020, about 70 people lived there. It is located about 12 miles (19 km) east of the city of Pawnee.
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History of Blackburn
Blackburn started growing after September 16, 1893. This was when the Cherokee Outlet was opened up for people to settle. The town is on the south side of the Arkansas River, where there was a natural crossing point.
The town was named after Joseph C. S. Blackburn, a senator from Kentucky. A post office opened in Blackburn on December 15, 1893.
Before Oklahoma became a state in 1907, Blackburn was located in Oklahoma Territory. This meant it had different rules than the nearby Indian Territory. Blackburn officially became an incorporated town on April 21, 1909.
For a long time, Blackburn's economy was based on farming. Today, many people who live in Blackburn travel to nearby towns like Pawnee for work. This makes Blackburn a "bedroom community," meaning people live there but work elsewhere.
Geography of Blackburn
Blackburn is a small town. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 335 | — | |
| 1920 | 257 | −23.3% | |
| 1930 | 219 | −14.8% | |
| 1940 | 198 | −9.6% | |
| 1950 | 135 | −31.8% | |
| 1960 | 129 | −4.4% | |
| 1970 | 88 | −31.8% | |
| 1980 | 114 | 29.5% | |
| 1990 | 110 | −3.5% | |
| 2000 | 102 | −7.3% | |
| 2010 | 108 | 5.9% | |
| 2020 | 70 | −35.2% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 102 people living in Blackburn. These people lived in 41 households, and 25 of these were families. The town had about 342 people per square mile.
Most people in Blackburn were White (about 88%). Some were Native American (about 9%), and a few people were of two or more races.
About 29% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (about 58%) were married couples. About 39% of households had someone living alone.
The average household had about 2.5 people. The average family had about 3.4 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 28% were under 18 years old. About 18% were 65 years or older. The average age in Blackburn was 33 years old.
Historic Site in Blackburn
Blackburn has an important historic building. It is the Blackburn Methodist Church. This church is located at D Street and 4th Avenue.
The church was built in 1904. It is known for its unique style, called "Carpenter Gothic." This style was popular in the Oklahoma Territory era.
