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Douglas, Oklahoma
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Location in Garfield County and the state of Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Garfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 51 |
| • Density | 200.79/sq mi (77.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73733
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-21250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412444 |
Douglas is a small town located in Garfield County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2010, the town had a population of 32 people. By 2020, the population had grown to 51 residents.
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Exploring Douglas: Location and Land
Douglas is found in the southeastern part of Garfield County. It is about 21 miles (34 km) southeast of Enid, which is the main city and county seat of Garfield County. Douglas is also about 64 miles (103 km) north of Oklahoma City, the capital of Oklahoma.
The United States Census Bureau reports that Douglas covers a total area of about 0.25 square miles (0.66 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
Douglas Weather: A Look at the Climate
Douglas experiences a varied climate throughout the year. Summers can be very hot, while winters can be quite cold. The area also gets a fair amount of rain and some snow.
| Climate data for Douglas, Oklahoma | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 84 (29) |
92 (33) |
100 (38) |
96 (36) |
102 (39) |
110 (43) |
115 (46) |
118 (48) |
109 (43) |
100 (38) |
92 (33) |
85 (29) |
118 (48) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 48 (9) |
52 (11) |
62 (17) |
72 (22) |
80 (27) |
90 (32) |
95 (35) |
95 (35) |
87 (31) |
75 (24) |
61 (16) |
50 (10) |
72 (22) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 25 (−4) |
28 (−2) |
37 (3) |
47 (8) |
56 (13) |
66 (19) |
70 (21) |
69 (21) |
61 (16) |
50 (10) |
37 (3) |
28 (−2) |
48 (9) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −14 (−26) |
−20 (−29) |
18 (−8) |
28 (−2) |
43 (6) |
50 (10) |
45 (7) |
35 (2) |
17 (−8) |
9 (−13) |
−4 (−20) |
— | −20 (−29) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.1 (28) |
1.2 (30) |
1.6 (41) |
3.1 (79) |
4.3 (110) |
4 (100) |
2.7 (69) |
3.4 (86) |
3.1 (79) |
2.6 (66) |
1.5 (38) |
1.2 (30) |
29.8 (760) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 3.7 (9.4) |
3.3 (8.4) |
1.7 (4.3) |
0.6 (1.5) |
1.1 (2.8) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10.4 (26) |
| Average rainy days | 2.9 | 3.1 | 4 | 6.2 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 5.2 | 6.1 | 5.1 | 4.5 | 3 | 3.2 | 57 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 69 | 69 | 63 | 62 | 68 | 64 | 61 | 60 | 58 | 61 | 63 | 66 | 64 |
| Source 1: weather.com | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: Weatherbase.com | |||||||||||||
Who Lives in Douglas? A Look at the Population
The population of Douglas has changed over the years. Here's how it has looked during different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 132 | — | |
| 1920 | 195 | 47.7% | |
| 1930 | 163 | −16.4% | |
| 1940 | 140 | −14.1% | |
| 1950 | 114 | −18.6% | |
| 1960 | 74 | −35.1% | |
| 1970 | 79 | 6.8% | |
| 1980 | 89 | 12.7% | |
| 1990 | 55 | −38.2% | |
| 2000 | 32 | −41.8% | |
| 2010 | 32 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 51 | 59.4% | |
In 2000, there were 32 people living in Douglas, making up 13 households and 8 families. The town was home to about 212 people per square mile. All residents identified as White.
About 46% of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.5 people, and the average family had nearly 3 people. The median age in Douglas was 38 years old.
The median income for a household in Douglas in 2000 was $19,167. This means half the households earned more than this amount, and half earned less. About 16% of the population lived below the poverty line.
Learning in Douglas: Local Schools
The children living in Douglas attend schools that are part of the Covington-Douglas Schools district.
See also
In Spanish: Douglas (Oklahoma) para niños
