Cooperton, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Cooperton, Oklahoma
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Location of Cooperton, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Kiowa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,539 ft (469 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3 |
| • Density | 5.80/sq mi (2.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-17050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413239 |
Cooperton is a very small town located in Kiowa County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2010, only 16 people lived there. By 2020, the population had become even smaller, with just 3 residents.
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A Look Back at Cooperton's History
The area where Cooperton now stands was first planned in 1899 by a man named Frank Cooper. He wanted to create a new community. At first, it was going to be called Cooper.
Frank Cooper had a plan to help people settle in the area. This land was part of the Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache Reservation, which was opening up for new settlers in August 1901. Instead of a land run, the land was given out by a lottery system. Frank Cooper asked for and received 320 acres for the people in his settlement group. The town's name had to be changed to Cooperton because there was already another community named Cooper in the territory.
By 1910, Cooperton had 100 residents. The town's population grew to its largest size of 187 people by 1940. After that, the number of people living in Cooperton slowly started to decrease. By the year 2000, only 20 people lived there.
Where is Cooperton Located?
Cooperton is located about 14 miles (23 km) south of Gotebo. It is also about 9 miles (14 km) east of Roosevelt.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Cooperton's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 100 | — | |
| 1920 | 105 | 5.0% | |
| 1930 | 151 | 43.8% | |
| 1940 | 187 | 23.8% | |
| 1950 | 129 | −31.0% | |
| 1960 | 106 | −17.8% | |
| 1970 | 55 | −48.1% | |
| 1980 | 31 | −43.6% | |
| 1990 | 15 | −51.6% | |
| 2000 | 20 | 33.3% | |
| 2010 | 16 | −20.0% | |
| 2020 | 3 | −81.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 20 people living in Cooperton. These people lived in 12 different homes, and 6 of these were families. The population was spread out in terms of age. About 15% of the people were under 18 years old. Many residents were older, with 45% being 65 years of age or older. The average age in the town was 64 years.
See also
In Spanish: Cooperton (Oklahoma) para niños
