Cherry Tree, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Cherry Tree, Oklahoma
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Location within Adair County and the state of Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Adair |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.56 sq mi (29.94 km2) |
| • Land | 11.51 sq mi (29.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,073 ft (327 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 703 |
| • Density | 61.10/sq mi (23.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-13775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408018 |
Cherry Tree is a small community in Adair County, Oklahoma, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population, but it is not an official city or town.
In 2020, about 703 people lived in Cherry Tree. This number was lower than in 2010, when 883 people lived there.
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Where is Cherry Tree Located?
Cherry Tree is found in the state of Oklahoma, within Adair County. It is in the central part of the United States.
Land and Water Area
The total area of Cherry Tree is about 11.56 square miles (29.94 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.05 square miles (0.14 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Cherry Tree?
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| 2020 | 703 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,202 people living in Cherry Tree. These people lived in 379 homes. Many of these homes, 299, were families.
Population Details from 2000
- Population Density: About 39 people lived in each square mile.
- Racial Background:
- About 75% of the people were Native American.
- About 17% were White.
- A small number were from other backgrounds, including African American and Asian.
- About 2.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
- Many homes (38.5%) had children under 18 living there.
- Most homes (57%) were married couples living together.
- Some homes (17.4%) had a female head of household without a husband.
- About 18.7% of homes had just one person living there.
- The average home had about 3 people.
Age Groups
The people in Cherry Tree in 2000 were of different ages:
- About 32% were under 18 years old.
- About 9.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 22% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 7.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age was 31 years old.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Cherry Tree was about $26,438 per year. For families, the average income was about $28,882 per year.
Some people in Cherry Tree lived below the poverty line. This included about 21% of families and 26.5% of all people. A higher number of children (37.3%) and some older adults (18.1%) were in this group.
