Byars, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Byars, Oklahoma
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Location of Byars, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | McClain |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.64 sq mi (4.24 km2) |
| • Land | 1.53 sq mi (3.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,027 ft (313 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 184 |
| • Density | 120.10/sq mi (46.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74831
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| Area code(s) | 405 |
| FIPS code | 40-10550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413142 |
Byars is a small town in McClain County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 184 people. This was a decrease from 255 people counted in 2010.
History of Byars
The town of Byars is located about one mile southeast of an older place called Camp Arbuckle. Before Byars was founded, there was a community nearby called Johnsonville. It was named after a local rancher, Montford Johnson.
In 1903, a railroad company, the Oklahoma Central Railroad, wanted to build a new community. They chose a spot about a mile south of Johnsonville. Katie Byars and her husband, Nathan H. Byars, owned land there. They decided to donate their land for the new town, even though some of their neighbors in Johnsonville didn't like the idea.
A post office opened in the new town on April 9, 1903, and it was named Byars. The town officially became a city in 1906. The railroad line reached Byars in July 1908. When Oklahoma became a state in 1907, Byars had a population of 537 people.
Geography of Byars
Byars covers a total area of about 1.6 square miles (4.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. The town is located along State Highway 59, which helps connect it to other places.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 487 | — | |
| 1920 | 629 | 29.2% | |
| 1930 | 502 | −20.2% | |
| 1940 | 466 | −7.2% | |
| 1950 | 284 | −39.1% | |
| 1960 | 256 | −9.9% | |
| 1970 | 247 | −3.5% | |
| 1980 | 353 | 42.9% | |
| 1990 | 263 | −25.5% | |
| 2000 | 280 | 6.5% | |
| 2010 | 255 | −8.9% | |
| 2020 | 184 | −27.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 280 people living in Byars. These people lived in 105 different homes. About 35% of these homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes were families, including married couples.
The people in Byars came from different backgrounds. Most residents were White, and about 10% were Native American. A small number of people were Asian or from other backgrounds.
The average age of people in Byars in 2000 was 35 years old. About 29% of the population was under 18. About 15% of the people were 65 years old or older.
See also
In Spanish: Byars (Oklahoma) para niños
