Briggs, Oklahoma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Briggs, Oklahoma
|
|
|---|---|
Location within Cherokee County and the state of Oklahoma
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Cherokee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.54 sq mi (22.11 km2) |
| • Land | 8.44 sq mi (21.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| Elevation | 929 ft (283 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 1,028 |
| • Density | 121.77/sq mi (47.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-08775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407904 |
Briggs is a small community in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data, even though it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. In 2020, about 1,028 people lived in Briggs.
Contents
History of Briggs
This community is thought to be named after a local merchant. His name was John Briggs.
Where is Briggs Located?
Briggs is found in the eastern part of Cherokee County. It is located east of Tahlequah. Tahlequah is the main city and county seat for Cherokee County. Briggs is situated along U.S. Route 62.
Natural Features Around Briggs
The Illinois River flows along the northern and western edges of Briggs. This river is a branch of the larger Arkansas River.
Neighboring Communities
To the south of Briggs, you'll find Park Hill. To the north, there is Sparrowhawk. Another community, Eldon, is about 5 miles (8 km) to the east on US-62.
Size of Briggs
The Briggs CDP covers a total area of about 3.9 square miles (10.1 km2). Most of this area, about 3.9 square miles (10.0 km2), is land. A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), is water.
People Living in Briggs
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 1,028 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In the year 2000, there were 358 people living in Briggs. These people lived in 129 households. A household means a group of people living together in one home. About 95 of these households were families.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Briggs has grown quite a bit. In 2010, there were 303 people. By 2020, the population had increased to 1,028 people.
Age Groups in Briggs
The people in Briggs are of different ages. In 2000, about 29% of the population was under 18 years old. About 8% were young adults aged 18 to 24. The largest group, about 32%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 23% were between 45 and 64 years old. Finally, about 8% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Briggs was 32 years.
Education in Briggs
Students in Briggs attend the Briggs Elementary School. This school teaches children from kindergarten up to the eighth grade.
See also
In Spanish: Briggs (Oklahoma) para niños
