Blair, Oklahoma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Blair, Oklahoma
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Location of Blair, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,467 ft (447 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 727 |
| • Density | 1,524.11/sq mi (588.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73526
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-06650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411695 |
Blair is a small and friendly town located in Jackson County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2010, about 818 people lived here. Blair is special because it's just south of the beautiful Quartz Mountain State Park. This means residents and visitors can enjoy amazing views of the mountains!
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Town's Location
Blair is a town that covers a total area of about 0.4 square miles (or 1.24 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Who Lives in Blair?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 508 | — | |
| 1920 | 437 | −14.0% | |
| 1930 | 585 | 33.9% | |
| 1940 | 570 | −2.6% | |
| 1950 | 700 | 22.8% | |
| 1960 | 893 | 27.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,114 | 24.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,092 | −2.0% | |
| 1990 | 922 | −15.6% | |
| 2000 | 894 | −3.0% | |
| 2010 | 818 | −8.5% | |
| 2020 | 727 | −11.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Let's look at the people who live in Blair. In 2000, there were 894 people living in the town. This means there were about 2,131 people for every square mile.
Most people in Blair are White, making up about 86.7% of the population. There are also people from other backgrounds, including Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander. About 10.4% of the population identifies as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2000, there were 361 homes, or "households," in Blair. Many of these households, about 56.8%, were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent, usually a mom, raising children.
About 36.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.48 people. Families were a bit larger, with an average of 2.96 people.
Age Groups
The people in Blair come from all age groups. About 28.6% of the population was under 18 years old. About 14.1% of residents were 65 years old or older. The average age in Blair was 36 years.
Income in Blair
In 2000, the average income for a household in Blair was $29,821 per year. For families, the average income was $33,125. About 14.6% of all people in Blair lived below the poverty line. This included 16.3% of children under 18 and 16.4% of people aged 65 or older.
Weather in Blair
| Climate data for Blair, Oklahoma | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 51.9 (11.1) |
57.8 (14.3) |
68.1 (20.1) |
78.2 (25.7) |
85.6 (29.8) |
93.5 (34.2) |
99.1 (37.3) |
97.3 (36.3) |
88.5 (31.4) |
78.3 (25.7) |
64.0 (17.8) |
53.6 (12.0) |
76.3 (24.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 24.5 (−4.2) |
29.2 (−1.6) |
37.8 (3.2) |
47.5 (8.6) |
57.1 (13.9) |
65.5 (18.6) |
69.2 (20.7) |
67.8 (19.9) |
60.8 (16.0) |
49.3 (9.6) |
37.6 (3.1) |
27.9 (−2.3) |
47.9 (8.8) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.8 (20) |
1.1 (28) |
1.5 (38) |
1.8 (46) |
4.3 (110) |
3.8 (97) |
2.0 (51) |
2.3 (58) |
3.4 (86) |
2.7 (69) |
1.3 (33) |
0.8 (20) |
25.6 (650) |
| Source: Weatherbase.com | |||||||||||||
Blair has a varied climate throughout the year. Summers are generally hot, with average high temperatures in July reaching almost 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters are cooler, with January lows averaging around 24 degrees Fahrenheit. The town receives a moderate amount of rain, with May and June being the wettest months.
Famous People from Blair
- Bob Stephenson, a professional baseball player
- Read Southall Band, an American Red Dirt music band
See also
In Spanish: Blair (Oklahoma) para niños
