Brent, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Brent, Oklahoma
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 Brent, Oklahoma
Location in Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Sequoyah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.71 sq mi (40.69 km2) |
| • Land | 11.18 sq mi (28.96 km2) |
| • Water | 4.53 sq mi (11.73 km2) |
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 760 |
| • Density | 67.97/sq mi (26.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-08650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407901 |
Brent is a small community in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, United States. It is located south of the town of Sallisaw. Brent is considered a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. It is part of the larger Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area.
In 2020, the population of Brent was 760 people. A post office was open in Brent from May 6, 1896, until May 31, 1929. The community was named after the Brent Ferry, which operated on the nearby Arkansas River.
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Geography of Brent
Brent covers a total area of about 15.6 square miles (40.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 11.1 square miles (28.7 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 4.5 square miles (11.7 square kilometers) is water, making up about 28.71% of its total area.
People of Brent
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| 2020 | 760 | — | |
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The census helps us understand the people living in an area. In 2000, there were 504 people living in Brent. The population density was about 45 people per square mile (17 people per square kilometer). This means that, on average, 45 people lived in every square mile of land.
Households and Families
There were 206 households in Brent in 2000. A household can be a family or a group of unrelated people living together. About 64% of these households were married couples living together. About 31.6% of households had children under 18 years old. Around 23.8% of all households were made up of people living alone.
Age and Gender
The people in Brent had a variety of ages. About 23.8% of the population was under 18 years old. About 13.7% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Brent was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were about 109 males.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Brent was about $24,141 per year. For families, the average income was around $27,813 per year. The average income per person in Brent was about $11,968. About 13.9% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 5.5% of those under 18 and 10.6% of those 65 or older.
