Braman, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Braman, Oklahoma
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Location of Braman, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Kay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,047 ft (319 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 160 |
| • Density | 816.33/sq mi (315.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74632
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-08450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411719 |
Braman is a small town in Kay County, Oklahoma, United States. In 2020, about 160 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Braman
Braman got its name from a railroad builder named Dwight Braman. The town's post office opened on April 22, 1898. Around that time, a railroad track was built from Hunnewell, Kansas to Braman. This helped the town grow.
Braman officially became a town on January 9, 1899. In 1900, 249 people lived there. By 1907, when Oklahoma became a state, the population had grown to 300.
In 1920, Braman had 396 residents. The town's economy mostly depended on growing wheat. In the 1920s, oil was found nearby. This caused the population to quickly grow to almost 5,000 people! However, this boom didn't last long. By 1930, the population dropped to 507. This was the highest number of people ever recorded in Braman. Since then, Braman has remained a center for farming.
Geography of Braman
Braman is a small town in terms of size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers about 0.2 square miles (0.51 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Who Live in Braman
The number of people living in Braman has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 249 | — | |
| 1910 | 339 | 36.1% | |
| 1920 | 396 | 16.8% | |
| 1930 | 507 | 28.0% | |
| 1940 | 427 | −15.8% | |
| 1950 | 392 | −8.2% | |
| 1960 | 336 | −14.3% | |
| 1970 | 295 | −12.2% | |
| 1980 | 355 | 20.3% | |
| 1990 | 251 | −29.3% | |
| 2000 | 244 | −2.8% | |
| 2010 | 217 | −11.1% | |
| 2020 | 160 | −26.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 244 people living in Braman. These people lived in 103 households, and 66 of those were families. The average household had about 2.37 people. The average family had about 2.99 people.
Most people in Braman were White (85.66%). Some were Native American (6.56%). Others were African American or from two or more races. About 3.28% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The population was spread out by age. About 25.4% of the people were under 18 years old. About 12.3% were 65 years or older. The average age in Braman was 39 years old.
Getting Around Braman
Braman is easy to reach by road. It is served by two main highways: Interstate 35 and US Route 177.
For moving goods, Braman has freight train service. This is provided by the Blackwell Northern Gateway Railroad.
If you need to fly, the closest small airport is Blackwell-Tonkawa Municipal Airport. It is about 12 miles south of Braman. For bigger flights, Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport is about 58 miles north.
Well-known People from Braman
- Dale DeWitt, who used to be a leader in the Oklahoma House of Representatives, lives in Braman.
