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Carnegie, Oklahoma
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The Carnegie Liberty Theatre in Carnegie
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Location of Carnegie, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Caddo |
| Town founded | 1903 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.33 sq mi (3.45 km2) |
| • Land | 1.33 sq mi (3.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,339 ft (408 m) |
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| • Total | 1,430 |
| • Density | 1,072.77/sq mi (414.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73015
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-12050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413171 |
Carnegie is a small town in Caddo County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,430 people lived there.
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History of Carnegie
Carnegie was named after a very famous person. He was a Scottish-American businessman and generous helper named Andrew Carnegie. The town was first called Latham. It was planned to be two parts: North Latham and South Latham. North Latham was supposed to be the main business area. This was because people thought the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway would build tracks there.
However, the train tracks were built on the south side of the Washita River. So, South Latham became the main business center. North Latham never really grew. In 1903, when the town officially became a town, leaders decided to change its name to Carnegie. They hoped that Andrew Carnegie would help build a library there. The town did get a library, but Andrew Carnegie himself did not pay for it.
There is a building in Carnegie often called "Carnegie Hall." Its real name is the Carnegie Memorial Auditorium. Many community events are held there. For several years, there was a "Stars of Carnegie Hall" talent show. It showed off talented people from the area and the state.
Sports and Culture
Students at Carnegie High School have won many state championships in sports. The boys' basketball team won state titles in 1988, 1992, and 1996. The girls' cross country team won in 2002, 2003, and 2004. The boys' cross country team also won state titles in 1999, 2000, and 2020.
Carnegie is also home to the main offices of the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma. This important Native American tribe has its headquarters right in town.
Geography and Climate
Where is Carnegie?
The town of Carnegie is located in Oklahoma. It covers an area of about 3.55 square kilometers (1.33 square miles). All of this area is land.
Carnegie is on the south side of the Washita River. It is about 27 miles (43 km) west of Anadarko. You can find it where State Highway 9 and State Highway 58 meet.
Carnegie's Weather
| Climate data for Carnegie, Oklahoma | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 49.7 (9.8) |
54.9 (12.7) |
64.8 (18.2) |
74.8 (23.8) |
82.3 (27.9) |
90.5 (32.5) |
96.2 (35.7) |
94.9 (34.9) |
86.4 (30.2) |
76.3 (24.6) |
62.4 (16.9) |
52.1 (11.2) |
73.8 (23.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 24.0 (−4.4) |
29.1 (−1.6) |
38.0 (3.3) |
48.3 (9.1) |
57.3 (14.1) |
66.1 (18.9) |
70.5 (21.4) |
68.8 (20.4) |
61.4 (16.3) |
49.6 (9.8) |
37.8 (3.2) |
27.7 (−2.4) |
48.2 (9.0) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.9 (23) |
1.4 (36) |
2.0 (51) |
2.4 (61) |
5.1 (130) |
4.0 (100) |
2.0 (51) |
2.3 (58) |
4.0 (100) |
2.4 (61) |
1.6 (41) |
1.1 (28) |
29.2 (740) |
| Source 1: weather.com | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: Weatherbase.com | |||||||||||||
Carnegie has a climate with warm summers and mild winters. The hottest month is usually July, and the coldest is January. It gets a fair amount of rain, especially in May and September. Snowfall is light, mostly in January.
People of Carnegie
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 835 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,150 | 37.7% | |
| 1930 | 2,063 | 79.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,740 | −15.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,719 | −1.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,500 | −12.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,723 | 14.9% | |
| 1980 | 2,016 | 17.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,593 | −21.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,637 | 2.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,723 | 5.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,430 | −17.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 1,637 people living in Carnegie. The population has changed over the years, reaching its highest in 1930 with 2,063 people. In 2020, the population was 1,430.
Who Lives in Carnegie?
In 2000, most people in Carnegie were White (about 64.6%). A large part of the population, about 23.6%, was Native American. About 12.3% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Carnegie in 2000 was 38 years old. About 27.4% of the population was under 18. About 21% of the people were 65 or older.
Economy of Carnegie
For a long time, farming has been the most important part of Carnegie's economy. Farmers in the area grow crops like cotton, wheat, and broomcorn. They also raise animals such as cattle, hogs, and chickens. In the 1970s, oil production became important for a short time. However, farming quickly became the main economic activity again after 1980.
Community Life
Carnegie is home to the Liberty Theater. This movie theater is the oldest one in Oklahoma that has been open continuously.
The town hosts many fun events throughout the year. These include the Carnegie Tri-County Free Fair and the Carnegie Round-Up Club Rodeo. There is also a World Championship Domino Tournament.
As mentioned before, the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma has its main offices on the west side of town.
Getting Around
Carnegie has its own airport, called Carnegie Municipal Airport. It has one asphalt runway that is 3,300 feet long. There are no services to refuel planes at the airport.
Town Services
- Water, Sewer, and Trash: The Carnegie Public Works Authority provides these services to the town. The Oklahoma Rural Water District #3 also helps provide water to areas just outside Carnegie.
- Electricity: Electric power comes from American Electric Power Public Service Company of Oklahoma.
- Natural Gas: Oklahoma Natural Gas provides natural gas service.
- Phone and Internet: The Carnegie Telephone Company offers local phone service and fiber-optic internet.
- Cable TV: Digital Cable TV service is provided by Carnegie Cable Company.
Famous People from Carnegie
- Barbara Lawrence (1930–2013) was an actress born in Carnegie.
- John P. Allen (born 1929) was born and grew up in Carnegie. He is known as a systems ecologist, engineer, and writer.
