Cloud Creek, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Cloud Creek, Oklahoma
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 Cloud Creek, Oklahoma
Location in Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Delaware |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.80 sq mi (38.33 km2) |
| • Land | 14.80 sq mi (38.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,053 ft (321 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 319 |
| • Density | 21.55/sq mi (8.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| FIPS code | 40-15625 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407638 |
Cloud Creek is a small community in Delaware County, Oklahoma, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population statistics, even though it's not officially a city or town.
In 2010, about 121 people lived in Cloud Creek. This was a big jump from the 86 people counted in 2000. By 2020, the population grew even more to 319 people.
Where is Cloud Creek Located?
Cloud Creek is found in the southern part of Delaware County. Its eastern edge is right next to U.S. Route 59. This road goes north about 14 miles (23 km) to Jay, which is the main town of the county. If you go south on the same road, you'll reach the town of Kansas in about 5 miles (8 km).
The United States Census Bureau says that Cloud Creek covers an area of about 7.2 square miles (18.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Cloud Creek?
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| 2020 | 319 | — | |
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Let's look at the people who lived in Cloud Creek in 2000. There were 86 people living in 30 different homes. Most of these homes (26) were families.
The community had about 12 people per square mile (4.6 people per square kilometer). This shows it's a very spread-out area.
Most of the people in Cloud Creek were White (about 52%). A large number were also Native American (about 43%). A small percentage were from other backgrounds.
In 2000, many homes had children under 18 living there (about 43%). Most homes were married couples living together (about 63%). Some homes had a female head of household without a husband. A small number of homes had people living alone. The average home had almost 3 people, and the average family had just over 3 people.
The ages of people in Cloud Creek were quite varied. About 34% were under 18 years old. About 31% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 24% were between 45 and 64 years old. Only a small group (about 6%) were 65 or older. The average age was 33 years old.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Cloud Creek was about $23,333 per year. For families, the average income was around $18,125. The average income per person was about $20,127.
See also
- In Spanish: Cloud Creek (Oklahoma) para niños
