Bushyhead, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Bushyhead, Oklahoma
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Dilapidated barn in Bushyhead
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Location of Bushyhead, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Rogers |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.94 sq mi (38.68 km2) |
| • Land | 14.91 sq mi (38.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,292 |
| • Density | 86.64/sq mi (33.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74016
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| Area code(s) | 539/918 |
| FIPS code | 40-10400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407929 |
Bushyhead is a small community in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place the government counts for population, but it's not an official city or town.
In 2020, about 1,292 people lived in Bushyhead. This was a small decrease from 2010. The community started near the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway. This railway ran between Claremore and Vinita.
Bushyhead was named after Dennis Bushyhead. He was an important leader of the Cherokee people. He served as their Principal Chief from 1879 to 1887. The local post office was open for many years, from 1898 until 1955.
Where is Bushyhead Located?
Bushyhead is in Oklahoma. It covers an area of about 15 square miles (38.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part is water.
Who Lives in Bushyhead?
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| 2020 | 1,292 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,203 people living in Bushyhead. There were 431 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of these were families.
Many different people live in Bushyhead. In 2000, most residents were White. A good number of people were also Native American. Some people were from other backgrounds or had mixed heritage.
About 37% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households were married couples living together. The average household had almost three people.
The people in Bushyhead are of different ages. About 30% were under 18 years old. About 8% were 65 years or older. The average age was 35 years old.
In 2000, the average income for a household was about $33,438 per year. For families, it was about $34,779. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Bushyhead (Oklahoma) para niños
