Calumet, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Calumet, Oklahoma
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Location of Calumet, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Canadian |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.26 sq mi (3.27 km2) |
| • Land | 1.26 sq mi (3.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,388 ft (423 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 443 |
| • Density | 350.47/sq mi (135.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73014
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| Area code(s) | 405 |
| FIPS code | 40-11050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1090810 |
Calumet is a small town in Canadian County, Oklahoma, USA. It's part of the bigger Oklahoma City area. In 2010, about 507 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 443.
The name "Calumet" comes from a word for a special Ceremonial pipe. The town officially became a town in 1942. But people started settling this land much earlier, during the Land Run of 1892.
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History of Calumet
Calumet became an official town in 1942. This was done so the town could build its own water system. Before that, it was just a small community. It had a post office, a few mills, and some stores. These included general stores, a furniture shop, and a hardware store.
How Calumet Land Was Settled
The land where Calumet is located was once part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. Later, in 1890, the area became Oklahoma Territory. Canadian County was called County Four back then.
New settlers, who were not Native American, came to this area. They arrived during events like the Land Run of 1889 and the Land Run of 1892. There was also a land lottery in 1901. The Land Run of 1892 opened up land that used to belong to the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes. This is how Calumet began to be settled.
Geography of Calumet
Calumet is located in the northwest part of Canadian County. It sits along US Route 270. The town is about 11 miles northwest of El Reno. It is also 11 miles east of Geary. The North Canadian River is just 1.5 miles north of Calumet.
The town is found where two different natural areas meet. These are the Red Bed Plains and the Gypsum Hills. The United States Census Bureau says Calumet covers about 1.3 square miles of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Calumet's Climate
Calumet has a climate with warm summers and mild winters. The hottest month is usually July, with average high temperatures around 94.4°F (34.7°C). The coldest month is January, with average low temperatures around 24.2°F (-4.3°C).
The town gets a good amount of rain throughout the year. May and June are usually the wettest months. The average yearly rainfall is about 28.1 inches (71.4 cm).
| Climate data for Calumet, Oklahoma | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 46.9 (8.3) |
52.1 (11.2) |
62.4 (16.9) |
72.7 (22.6) |
80.3 (26.8) |
88.4 (31.3) |
94.4 (34.7) |
93.4 (34.1) |
84.6 (29.2) |
73.7 (23.2) |
59.8 (15.4) |
49.2 (9.6) |
71.5 (21.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 24.2 (−4.3) |
28.6 (−1.9) |
37.3 (2.9) |
47.6 (8.7) |
56.3 (13.5) |
65.1 (18.4) |
69.9 (21.1) |
68.3 (20.2) |
60.9 (16.1) |
49.6 (9.8) |
37.2 (2.9) |
27.5 (−2.5) |
47.7 (8.7) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.8 (20) |
1.2 (30) |
2.1 (53) |
2.4 (61) |
4.5 (110) |
4.3 (110) |
2.1 (53) |
2.2 (56) |
3.8 (97) |
2.2 (56) |
1.7 (43) |
0.9 (23) |
28.1 (710) |
| Source: Weatherbase.com | |||||||||||||
People in Calumet (Demographics)
The population of Calumet has changed over the years.
- In 1950, there were 339 people.
- By 1990, the population grew to 560.
- In 2010, it was 507 people.
- The most recent count in 2020 showed 443 residents.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 339 | — | |
| 1960 | 354 | 4.4% | |
| 1970 | 386 | 9.0% | |
| 1980 | 469 | 21.5% | |
| 1990 | 560 | 19.4% | |
| 2000 | 535 | −4.5% | |
| 2010 | 507 | −5.2% | |
| 2020 | 443 | −12.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Who Lives in Calumet?
In 2010, there were 507 people living in Calumet. They lived in 187 households. Most people (78.9%) were white. About 13.6% were Native American. A small number were Asian (0.4%) or from other races (2.4%). About 4.7% were from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people made up 4% of the population.
Households and Families
Out of the 187 households:
- 40.6% had children under 18 living there.
- 69.5% were married couples living together.
- 9.6% were single mothers with no husband.
- 30.5% were not families (like single people living alone).
- About 28.9% of households were just one person.
- 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 or older.
The average household had 2.71 people. The average family had 3.28 people.
Age and Income
The people in Calumet were spread out by age:
- 29.6% were under 18.
- 8.4% were between 18 and 24.
- 25.4% were between 25 and 44.
- 24% were between 45 and 64.
- 12.6% were 65 or older.
The average age in Calumet was 36.2 years.
The average income for a household in Calumet was $50,625. For families, the average income was $56,607. The average income per person in the town was $27,113. About 8% of families and 9.5% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 12.6% of those under 18.
Education in Calumet
Calumet has three schools for its students. These schools are all located in two buildings. They include an elementary school, a junior high school, and a high school. There is also another school nearby called Maple Public School. However, Maple Public School is not part of the Calumet school district.
See also
In Spanish: Calumet (Oklahoma) para niños
