Blue, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Blue, Oklahoma
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 Blue, Oklahoma
Location in Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Bryan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.52 sq mi (6.52 km2) |
| • Land | 2.52 sq mi (6.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 200 |
| • Density | 79.49/sq mi (30.69/km2) |
| FIPS code | 40-06900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629909 |
Blue is a small community in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States. It is not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it is called an "unincorporated community." It is also a "census-designated place," which means the government counts its population for official records.
Blue is located about 9 miles (14.5 km) east of Durant. Durant is the main city and county seat of Bryan County. The community of Blue gets its name from the nearby Blue River.
History of Blue
When Blue was first settled, it was part of the Choctaw Nation. This was before Oklahoma became a state. The area was specifically in a place called Blue County within the Choctaw Nation.
Later, in 1886, some parts of Blue County were combined with parts of other counties. These were Atoka County and Kiamitia County. Together, they formed a new area called Jackson County. The Blue River formed the western border of this new Jackson County. The village of Blue was just east of this river.
People Living in Blue
The number of people living in Blue is counted regularly by the United States government. This count is called a census.
Population Changes Over Time
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| 2020 | 200 | — | |
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According to the 2010 census, Blue had a population of 195 people. By the 2020 census, the population had grown slightly to 200 people.
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