Davidson, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Davidson, Oklahoma
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Location of Davidson, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Tillman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,168 ft (356 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 241 |
| • Density | 501.04/sq mi (193.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73530
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-19400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412408 |
Davidson is a small town in Tillman County, Oklahoma, United States. In 2020, about 241 people lived there.
History of Davidson
The land where Davidson now stands became available in 1901. People could claim land through a special lottery. Soon after, the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway built a train line from Texas.
A post office called Olds opened in 1902. Its name changed to Davidson in 1903. It was named after A. J. Davidson, who was a director for the railroad. The town officially formed its government in 1916.
Farming was very important from the start. Davidson once had five cotton gins and three grain elevators. These places processed cotton and stored grain. Over time, the town had many services. These included movie theaters, newspapers, and bakeries.
However, the number of people living in Davidson slowly went down. Many businesses closed over the years. Farming is still the main way people make a living there. One grain elevator is still open today. In 1995, the town had a small flood.
Where is Davidson Located?
Davidson is in the southwestern part of Tillman County. You can find it where two major roads meet. These roads are U.S. Route 70 and U.S. Route 183.
The town covers a total area of about 0.5 square miles (1.25 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Davidson's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 361 | — | |
| 1920 | 461 | 27.7% | |
| 1930 | 572 | 24.1% | |
| 1940 | 507 | −11.4% | |
| 1950 | 490 | −3.4% | |
| 1960 | 429 | −12.4% | |
| 1970 | 515 | 20.0% | |
| 1980 | 501 | −2.7% | |
| 1990 | 473 | −5.6% | |
| 2000 | 375 | −20.7% | |
| 2010 | 315 | −16.0% | |
| 2020 | 241 | −23.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 375 people living in Davidson. They lived in 149 households. About 101 of these were families.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. Some households were made up of single people. The average household had about 2.5 people.
The population included people of different backgrounds. Most residents were White. There were also African American and Native American people. Some residents identified as being from two or more races. A significant part of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
The median age in Davidson was 37 years old. This means half the people were younger than 37, and half were older. About 26.7% of the people were under 18. About 15.2% were 65 years old or older.
See also
In Spanish: Davidson (Oklahoma) para niños
