Copeland, Delaware County, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Copeland, Oklahoma
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 Copeland, Oklahoma
Location in Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Delaware |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.01 sq mi (18.15 km2) |
| • Land | 6.98 sq mi (18.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,511 |
| • Density | 216.35/sq mi (83.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| FIPS code | 40-17110 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407657 |
Copeland (also called Copeland Switch) is a small community in Delaware County, Oklahoma, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 1,511 people lived there. Copeland started as a town connected to the railroad. It was named after a local person called D.R. Copeland.
Where is Copeland Located?
Copeland is found in the northern part of Delaware County, Oklahoma. To its north, it shares a border with Ottawa County. The community also reaches south to the northern shore of Grand Lake o' the Cherokees.
A main road, U.S. Route 59, goes right through Copeland. This road can take you about 6 miles (10 km) south to the city of Grove. If you go about 9 miles (14 km) northwest, you'll reach Interstate 44 near Afton.
How Big is Copeland?
The United States Census Bureau measures the size of places like Copeland. The Copeland CDP covers a total area of about 7.3 square miles (18.95 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 7.29 square miles (18.89 square kilometers). Only a very small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.06 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Copeland?
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| 2020 | 1,511 | — | |
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The census helps us understand the people who live in Copeland. In 2000, there were 1,448 people living here. By 2010, the population grew to 1,629 people. This was a good increase of about 12.5%. In 2020, the population was 1,511.
The people in Copeland come from different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents were White. There were also many Native American residents. A smaller number of people were African American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. Some people identified with two or more races. A small percentage of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Copeland in 2000 was 49 years old. About 18.9% of the population was under 18 years old. About 21.5% of the people were 65 years or older. This shows that Copeland has a mix of younger people, adults, and older adults living there.
