Castle, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Castle, Oklahoma
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Location of Castle, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Okfuskee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.55 sq mi (4.02 km2) |
| • Land | 1.54 sq mi (4.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 169 |
| • Density | 109.46/sq mi (42.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74833
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| Area code(s) | 539/918 |
| FIPS code | 40-12750 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413178 |
Castle is a small town located in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It got its name from its first postmaster, Manford B. Castle, when the post office opened on February 25, 1903. In 2020, about 169 people lived in Castle.
Where is Castle Located?
Castle is found in Oklahoma, about six miles northwest of Okemah, which is the main town of the county. It's easy to get to, as it's near where two major roads, US-62 and SH-48, meet. If you look northeast of Castle, you'll find Okemah Lake, a nice spot for outdoor activities.
The town covers a total area of about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
How Many People Live in Castle?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 294 | — | |
| 1920 | 381 | 29.6% | |
| 1930 | 283 | −25.7% | |
| 1940 | 242 | −14.5% | |
| 1950 | 144 | −40.5% | |
| 1960 | 149 | 3.5% | |
| 1970 | 212 | 42.3% | |
| 1980 | 130 | −38.7% | |
| 1990 | 94 | −27.7% | |
| 2000 | 122 | 29.8% | |
| 2010 | 106 | −13.1% | |
| 2020 | 169 | 59.4% | |
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According to the census from the year 2000, there were 122 people living in Castle. These people lived in 48 different homes, and 37 of these were families.
Most of the people in Castle were White (about 77%), with smaller groups of Native American (about 20%) and African American (about 1.6%). A very small number of people were from other backgrounds.
In 2000, about a quarter of the people in Castle were under 18 years old. About 15% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age of people living in Castle was 39 years.
See also
In Spanish: Castle (Oklahoma) para niños
