Bowlegs, Oklahoma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bowlegs, Oklahoma
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Location of Bowlegs, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Seminole |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.72 sq mi (9.64 km2) |
| • Land | 3.72 sq mi (9.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 357 |
| • Density | 95.86/sq mi (37.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74830
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| Area code(s) | 405 |
| FIPS code | 40-07950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411714 |
Bowlegs is a small town located in Seminole County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, about 357 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a unique name!
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Why is it Called Bowlegs?
The town of Bowlegs gets its name from a famous Seminole leader who lived in Florida. His name was Billy Bowlegs. People often find the name 'Bowlegs' quite unusual for a town!
Where is Bowlegs Located?
Bowlegs is in Oklahoma. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 3.8 square miles (9.6 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area in the town.
How Many People Live in Bowlegs?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 522 | — | |
| 1990 | 398 | −23.8% | |
| 2000 | 371 | −6.8% | |
| 2010 | 405 | 9.2% | |
| 2020 | 357 | −11.9% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 371 people living in Bowlegs. These people lived in 148 homes, and 108 of those were families. The town had about 98 people per square mile.
About 25% of the homes had kids under 18 living there. Many homes (56%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.5 people.
The people in Bowlegs were of different ages. About 25% were under 18 years old. Around 14% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 40 years.
Education in Bowlegs
Students in Bowlegs attend schools that are part of the Bowlegs Public Schools district.
See also
In Spanish: Bowlegs (Oklahoma) para niños
