Cimarron City, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Cimarron City, Oklahoma
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Location of Cimarron City, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Logan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.79 sq mi (4.64 km2) |
| • Land | 1.69 sq mi (4.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.27 km2) |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 155 |
| • Density | 91.93/sq mi (35.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-14500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413203 |
Cimarron City is a small town in Logan County, Oklahoma, United States. In 2020, about 155 people lived there. This town is part of the larger Oklahoma City area. It is known as a place where people live and relax, especially after retirement.
History of Cimarron City
Cimarron City was created in July 1973. It was planned by real estate developers J. L. Swaim and Don McLaughlin. Leon Spitz, an engineer, designed the homes. The idea was to build a community where families and retirees could enjoy a quiet, country-like setting.
The town grew slowly as new homes were built. Many residents work in nearby cities like Oklahoma City, Guthrie, Edmond, or Crescent. They travel to these cities for their jobs. Cimarron City officially became a town in 1974. It was named after the Cimarron River, which flows through the area.
Where is Cimarron City?
Cimarron City is located about 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Crescent. It is also about 10 miles (16 km) west of Guthrie.
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 1.7 square miles (4.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.6 square miles (4.1 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Cimarron City?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 71 | — | |
| 2000 | 110 | 54.9% | |
| 2010 | 150 | 36.4% | |
| 2020 | 155 | 3.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 110 people living in Cimarron City. They lived in 44 homes, and 30 of these were families. The town had about 69 people per square mile (27 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Cimarron City were White (about 91%). A small number were African American (about 2%) or Native American (about 5%). Some people were from other backgrounds. About 2% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
About 34% of the homes had children under 18 living there. More than half (54.5%) were married couples. About 9% of homes had a female head without a husband. About 27% of homes were single people. A small number (about 7%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older.
The average home had 2.5 people. The average family had 3 people. The town's population was spread out by age. About 28% were under 18. About 28% were between 25 and 44. About 31% were between 45 and 64. About 10% were 65 or older. The average age in the town was 40 years old.
