Crowder, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Crowder, Oklahoma
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Location of Crowder, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Pittsburg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.06 sq mi (7.93 km2) |
| • Land | 2.05 sq mi (5.31 km2) |
| • Water | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 306 |
| • Density | 149.20/sq mi (57.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74430
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| Area code(s) | 539/918 |
| FIPS code | 40-18550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412393 |
Crowder is a small town located in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2010, about 430 people lived there. By 2020, the population was recorded as 306.
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History of Crowder
When Crowder was first settled, it was part of the Choctaw Nation in what was known as the Indian Territory. This was before Oklahoma became a state. The town was first named Juanita. It got this name from Juanita Harlan Crowder, whose husband, Dr. W.E. Crowder, was a doctor there early on. A post office opened in Juanita on March 21, 1902. Later, on June 4, 1904, the town's name was changed to Crowder to honor Dr. Crowder.
Geography of Crowder
Crowder is a small town in terms of its size. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 1.0 square mile (2.6 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area is land, and a small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water.
Population Changes in Crowder
The number of people living in Crowder has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 529 | — | |
| 1920 | 581 | 9.8% | |
| 1930 | 340 | −41.5% | |
| 1940 | 378 | 11.2% | |
| 1950 | 267 | −29.4% | |
| 1960 | 254 | −4.9% | |
| 1970 | 339 | 33.5% | |
| 1980 | 431 | 27.1% | |
| 1990 | 339 | −21.3% | |
| 2000 | 436 | 28.6% | |
| 2010 | 430 | −1.4% | |
| 2020 | 306 | −28.8% | |
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Crowder's Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 436 people living in Crowder. These people lived in 159 different homes, and 127 of these were families. On average, about 2.74 people lived in each home. For families, the average size was about 3.05 people.
About 33% of the people in Crowder were under 18 years old. Around 12.6% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Crowder was 34 years.
Income in Crowder
In 2000, the average income for a household in Crowder was $27,500 per year. For families, the average income was $31,364. The average income for each person in the town was $11,394.
See also
In Spanish: Crowder (Oklahoma) para niños
