Dacoma, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Dacoma, Oklahoma
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Location of Dacoma, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Woods |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.52 sq mi (1.36 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,365 ft (416 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 109 |
| • Density | 208.41/sq mi (80.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73731
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-19050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412401 |
Dacoma is a small town located in Woods County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, about 109 people lived there. This number was a little higher in 2000, when 148 people called Dacoma home.
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Where is Dacoma Located?
Dacoma is found in the state of Oklahoma. It is about 16 miles (26 kilometers) southeast of Alva. Alva is the main town, or county seat, for Woods County.
Land Area of Dacoma
The United States Census Bureau says that Dacoma covers a total area of about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
How Many People Live in Dacoma?
The number of people living in Dacoma has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 146 | — | |
| 1920 | 265 | 81.5% | |
| 1930 | 332 | 25.3% | |
| 1940 | 274 | −17.5% | |
| 1950 | 256 | −6.6% | |
| 1960 | 219 | −14.5% | |
| 1970 | 226 | 3.2% | |
| 1980 | 226 | 0.0% | |
| 1990 | 182 | −19.5% | |
| 2000 | 148 | −18.7% | |
| 2010 | 107 | −27.7% | |
| 2020 | 109 | 1.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 148 people living in Dacoma. These people lived in 64 different homes. About 41 of these homes were families. The town had about 285 people per square mile.
Most people in Dacoma in 2000 were White, making up about 97% of the population. A small number were Native American or from two or more races. Some people also identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age in Dacoma
In 2000, about 23% of homes had children under 18 living there. More than half of the homes (57.8%) were married couples living together. About 20% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Dacoma in 2000 was 45 years old.
- About 21% of the population was under 18.
- About 8% was between 18 and 24.
- About 20% was between 25 and 44.
- About 28% was between 45 and 64.
- About 22% was 65 years old or older.
The average income for a home in Dacoma in 2000 was $24,375. For families, the average income was $31,250.
Education in Dacoma
Students in Dacoma go to school in a shared school district. This district also includes students from the nearby town of Carmen.
See also
In Spanish: Dacoma (Oklahoma) para niños
