Dougherty, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Dougherty, Oklahoma
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Location of Dougherty, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Murray |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2) |
| • Land | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 199 |
| • Density | 523.68/sq mi (202.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73032
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-21200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412443 |
Dougherty is a small town in Murray County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, about 199 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History
Dougherty was first known as Henderson Flat. On September 3, 1887, a post office opened here. A post office is where you send and receive mail. The town was then named Dougherty. It got its new name from William Dougherty, a banker from Gainesville, Texas.
When it was first started, Henderson Flat (later Dougherty) was in a place called Pickens County, Chickasaw Nation. This was part of the Indian Territory, which was land set aside for Native American tribes.
Around 1900, Dougherty was a place where African Americans were not allowed to live. They could only visit during the day for business.
Geography
Where is Dougherty located? The town of Dougherty is located in Oklahoma. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 0.4 square miles (0.98 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Facts
How many people live in Dougherty? The number of people living in Dougherty has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 437 | — | |
| 1910 | 278 | −36.4% | |
| 1920 | 405 | 45.7% | |
| 1930 | 371 | −8.4% | |
| 1940 | 464 | 25.1% | |
| 1950 | 341 | −26.5% | |
| 1960 | 294 | −13.8% | |
| 1970 | 211 | −28.2% | |
| 1980 | 210 | −0.5% | |
| 1990 | 138 | −34.3% | |
| 2000 | 224 | 62.3% | |
| 2010 | 215 | −4.0% | |
| 2020 | 199 | −7.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 224 people living in Dougherty. These people lived in 96 different homes. About 60 of these homes were families. The town is one of the smallest in Oklahoma.
Who lives in Dougherty?
In 2000, about 79% of the people were White. About 14% were Native American, and a small number were African American or from other backgrounds. About 3.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age
In 2000, about 31% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Half of the homes were married couples living together. About 17% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Dougherty was 38 years old.
Education
What schools are in Dougherty? The children in Dougherty go to schools that are part of the Davis Public Schools district.
Famous People
Who is a famous person from Dougherty?
- Kay Starr, a well-known singer, was born in Dougherty.
See also
In Spanish: Dougherty (Oklahoma) para niños
