Bray, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Bray, Oklahoma
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Location of Bray, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Stephens |
| Area | |
| • Total | 62.90 sq mi (162.90 km2) |
| • Land | 61.59 sq mi (159.51 km2) |
| • Water | 1.31 sq mi (3.39 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (380 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 952 |
| • Density | 15.46/sq mi (5.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73055 (was 73012, now belongs to Edmond, OK)
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-08550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411721 |
Bray is a small town in Stephens County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,209 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 952.
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About Bray
Bray is a quiet town located in the state of Oklahoma. It's a place where many families live. The town is known for its friendly community.
Where is Bray?
Bray is located in Stephens County, Oklahoma. The town covers a total area of about 63 square miles (163 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
What's the Weather Like?
The weather in Bray, Oklahoma, changes throughout the year. Summers are usually hot, with temperatures often reaching into the 90s Fahrenheit (around 32-35 Celsius). Winters are cooler, with average low temperatures in the 20s and 30s Fahrenheit (around -3 to 4 Celsius).
Bray gets a good amount of rain each year, especially in spring and fall. May is often the wettest month.
| Climate data for Bray, Oklahoma | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 50.4 (10.2) |
56.1 (13.4) |
66.1 (18.9) |
74.7 (23.7) |
81 (27) |
88.4 (31.3) |
94.4 (34.7) |
93.5 (34.2) |
85.3 (29.6) |
75.8 (24.3) |
63.2 (17.3) |
53.2 (11.8) |
73.5 (23.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 26.4 (−3.1) |
30.8 (−0.7) |
39.8 (4.3) |
49.8 (9.9) |
57.9 (14.4) |
65.9 (18.8) |
70.2 (21.2) |
69.3 (20.7) |
61.9 (16.6) |
50.9 (10.5) |
39.8 (4.3) |
29.8 (−1.2) |
49.4 (9.7) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.1 (28) |
1.6 (41) |
2.4 (61) |
2.9 (74) |
5.2 (130) |
4.2 (110) |
2.3 (58) |
2.6 (66) |
4.3 (110) |
3.6 (91) |
2.1 (53) |
1.4 (36) |
33.7 (860) |
| Source: Weatherbase.com | |||||||||||||
Who Lives in Bray?
The number of people living in Bray has changed over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 591 | — | |
| 1990 | 925 | 56.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,035 | 11.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,209 | 16.8% | |
| 2020 | 952 | −21.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,035 people living in Bray. These people lived in 386 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most households (69.2%) were married couples. About 31.9% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The people in Bray come from different backgrounds. Most residents are White (90.53%). There are also Native American (5.60%) and other groups. About 2.22% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Bray in 2000 was 38 years old. About 25.6% of the population was under 18. This means there are many young people and families in the town.
Famous People from Bray
Bray is the birthplace of Katrina Elam. She is a talented country music singer.
See also
In Spanish: Bray (Oklahoma) para niños
