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Box, Oklahoma
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 Box, Oklahoma
Location in Oklahoma
Box, Oklahoma
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Sequoyah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.30 sq mi (8.56 km2) |
| • Land | 3.29 sq mi (8.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 153 |
| • Density | 46.50/sq mi (17.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 918 & 539 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584375 |
Box is a small place in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a census-designated place, which is an area the government defines for counting people.
In 2020, about 153 people lived in Box. A main road, Oklahoma State Highway 82, goes right through the community.
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History of Box
How Box Got Its Name
Box wasn't always called Box! Before 1911, it was known as Roy. On July 7, 1911, the local post office changed its name to Box. This was done to honor a resident named Henry Box.
Post Office Operations
The post office in Box served the community for many years. However, it eventually closed down on February 29, 1928.
Geography of Box
Where is Box Located?
Box is located in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. It's a small area, covering about 3.3 square miles (about 8.5 square kilometers).
Land and Water Area
Most of Box is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.014 square miles (0.04 square kilometers), is water.
People in Box
Population Counts
The number of people living in Box has changed over time. In 2010, the population was 224 people. By 2020, the population had become 153 people. These numbers come from the official United States Census.
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| 2020 | 153 | — | |
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