Dill City, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Dill City, Oklahoma
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Location of Dill City, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Washita |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,864 ft (568 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 420 |
| • Density | 726.64/sq mi (280.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73641
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-20850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412430 |
Dill City is a small town located in Washita County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It is a quiet place where about 420 people lived in 2020. This friendly community is part of the beautiful state of Oklahoma.
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Exploring Dill City's Location
Dill City covers a small area, about 0.58 square miles (1.50 square kilometers). All of this land is dry land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
How to Get to Dill City
You can reach Dill City by using State Highway 42. This highway acts like a special road that connects the town to a bigger road, State Highway 152.
Dill City's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Dill City has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 240 | — | |
| 1920 | 345 | 43.8% | |
| 1930 | 511 | 48.1% | |
| 1940 | 511 | 0.0% | |
| 1950 | 453 | −11.4% | |
| 1960 | 623 | 37.5% | |
| 1970 | 578 | −7.2% | |
| 1980 | 649 | 12.3% | |
| 1990 | 628 | −3.2% | |
| 2000 | 526 | −16.2% | |
| 2010 | 562 | 6.8% | |
| 2020 | 420 | −25.3% | |
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Who Lives in Dill City?
In the year 2000, there were 526 people living in Dill City. Most of the people were White, and a smaller number were Native American or from other backgrounds. About 4 out of every 100 people were Hispanic or Latino.
There were 209 homes in the town. Many of these homes had families living in them, including some with children under 18. The average family size was about three people.
Age Groups in Dill City
The people in Dill City come from all age groups. In 2000, about a quarter of the population was under 18 years old. About another quarter was 65 years or older. The average age of people in Dill City was 40 years old.
Famous People from Dill City
- Lester Levern Merrifield was a notable person from Dill City. He was involved in politics and served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
See also
In Spanish: Dill City para niños
