Dodge, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Dodge, Oklahoma
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Location of Dodge, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Delaware |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.59 sq mi (17.08 km2) |
| • Land | 6.59 sq mi (17.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 89 |
| • Density | 13.50/sq mi (5.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-21020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408676 |
Dodge is a small community in Delaware County, Oklahoma, United States. It is an unincorporated community, meaning it doesn't have its own local government. It is also a census-designated place (CDP). This means the U.S. government counts its population for official records.
In 2020, about 89 people lived in Dodge. This number was 115 in 2010 and 96 in 2000.
Dodge had its own post office for many years. It opened on November 20, 1901. The post office closed on August 15, 1941. The community was started on a place called Cowskin Prairie. It was also located along the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway. This railway was important for travel and trade back then.
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Where is Dodge Located?
Dodge is in the northeastern part of Delaware County, Oklahoma. Its eastern side borders the state of Missouri. It is about 6 miles (10 km) east of the city of Grove.
The United States Census Bureau says that Dodge covers a total area of about 6.59 square miles (17.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Dodge?
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| 2020 | 89 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 96 people living in Dodge. These people lived in 32 different homes, and 27 of these were families. The community had about 14.6 people per square mile.
Diversity in Dodge
The people living in Dodge come from different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents (about 81%) were White. About 7% were Native American. Some people (about 3%) were from other racial groups. About 8% of the people were from two or more racial groups. Also, about 11% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Homes
Out of the 32 homes in Dodge in 2000, about 40% had children under 18 living there. Most homes (about 65%) were married couples living together. About 9% of homes had a female head of household with no husband present. About 15% of homes were not families.
Some homes (about 9%) had only one person living there. About 6% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 3 people in each home and 3.15 people in each family.
Age Groups in Dodge
The population of Dodge in 2000 included people of all ages. About 29% were under 18 years old. About 9% were between 18 and 24 years old. A large group, about 28%, were between 25 and 44 years old. Another 28% were between 45 and 64 years old. Finally, about 5% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Dodge was 32 years.
For every 100 females, there were about 146 males. If you only looked at adults 18 and over, for every 100 females, there were about 119 males.
Income in Dodge
In 2000, the average yearly income for a household in Dodge was $41,500. For families, the average income was $43,750. Men had an average income of $16,250, while women had an average income of $38,750. The average income per person in Dodge was $17,652.
