Cement, Oklahoma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cement, Oklahoma
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Location of Cement, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Caddo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,529 ft (466 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 436 |
| • Density | 900.83/sq mi (347.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73017
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| Area code(s) | 405/572 |
| FIPS code | 40-13000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413185 |
Cement is a small town located in Caddo County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, about 436 people lived there. The town got its name because of its early connection to the cement industry.
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Where is Cement, Oklahoma?
Cement is found in the southeastern part of Caddo County. A main road, U.S. Route 277, goes right through the town.
This road can take you to bigger cities. If you go east and then north for about 18 miles, you'll reach Chickasha. If you travel southwest for about 31 miles, you'll get to Lawton.
The biggest city nearby, Oklahoma City, is about 60 miles northeast. You can get there by taking US-277 and then Interstate 44.
The United States Census Bureau says that Cement covers a total area of about 0.48 square miles (1.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live in Cement?
The number of people living in Cement has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 770 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,098 | 42.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,117 | 1.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,039 | −7.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,076 | 3.6% | |
| 1960 | 959 | −10.9% | |
| 1970 | 892 | −7.0% | |
| 1980 | 884 | −0.9% | |
| 1990 | 642 | −27.4% | |
| 2000 | 530 | −17.4% | |
| 2010 | 501 | −5.5% | |
| 2020 | 436 | −13.0% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 530 people living in Cement. These people made up 222 households and 148 families. On average, there were about 2.39 people in each household.
About 28.8% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (53.6%) were married couples. Around 13.5% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Cement in 2000 was 39 years old. About 26% of the population was under 18.
Famous People from Cement
Even small towns can have famous people! Here are a couple of notable individuals connected to Cement:
- Blackbear Bosin (1921-1980) was a talented Kiowa and Comanche artist and sculptor. He was born and grew up near Cement.
- Clinton Manges (1923–2010) was a well-known oilman from Texas.
See also
In Spanish: Cement (Oklahoma) para niños
