Cole, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Cole, Oklahoma
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Location of Cole, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | McClain |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.07 sq mi (39.03 km2) |
| • Land | 14.98 sq mi (38.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 624 |
| • Density | 41.65/sq mi (16.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-16200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413225 |
Cole is a small town located in McClain County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It's a friendly community where people live and work. In 2020, about 624 people lived there. This was a bit more than the 555 people counted in 2010.
History of Cole
The town of Cole started thanks to a gift of land. Mrs. A. E. Cunningham and Judge Presley Cole donated about 10 acres (40,000 square meters) of their land. The town was named Cole because Cunningham was thought to be too long.
Cole's first post office opened in 1912. It was first located in the Cunningham family home. Later, it moved to Read's General Merchandise Store.
On April 19, 2023, a very strong tornado, called an EF3 tornado, hit the community. It caused a lot of damage and destroyed many houses.
Geography of Cole
Cole is located in the state of Oklahoma. The town covers an area of about 15.1 square miles (39.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
You can find Cole along State Highway 74B. This road helps connect Cole to other places nearby.
Population Growth in Cole
Cole has seen its population grow over the years. More and more people have chosen to live in this town.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 131 | — | |
| 1980 | 309 | 135.9% | |
| 1990 | 355 | 14.9% | |
| 2000 | 473 | 33.2% | |
| 2010 | 555 | 17.3% | |
| 2020 | 624 | 12.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 473 people living in Cole. About 169 families had homes there. The town had about 183 housing units.
Many households in Cole had children under 18 living with them. The average family size was about three people. The median age of people in Cole was 36 years old. This means half the people were younger than 36, and half were older.
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In Spanish: Cole (Oklahoma) para niños
