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Blackgum, Oklahoma
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 Blackgum, Oklahoma
Location in Oklahoma
Blackgum, Oklahoma
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Sequoyah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.22 sq mi (0.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 47 |
| • Density | 215.60/sq mi (83.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 918 & 539 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584374 |
Blackgum is a small community in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a "census-designated place," which means the U.S. Census Bureau counts its population separately. In 2010, about 51 people lived there. Oklahoma State Highway 100 goes right through Blackgum.
Blackgum used to have its own post office for about 100 years, from 1895 to 1995. The community got its name from the blackgum tree, which is a type of tree often found in the area.
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Where is Blackgum Located?
Blackgum is a very small place. It covers an area of about 0.22 square miles (0.57 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water. It sits in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma.
How Many People Live in Blackgum?
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Blackgum has changed a little over the years. In 2010, the population was 51 people. By 2020, the population was 47 people. This information comes from the official United States Census.
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| 2020 | 47 | — | |
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