Dripping Springs, Delaware County, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Dripping Springs,
Delaware County, Oklahoma |
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 Dripping Springs, Delaware County, Oklahoma
Location in Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Delaware |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.42 sq mi (3.68 km2) |
| • Land | 1.42 sq mi (3.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,047 ft (319 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 54 |
| • Density | 38.03/sq mi (14.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-21672 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408689 |
Dripping Springs is a small community in Delaware County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means the government counts its population for official records. However, it is not a formally organized town or city.
In 2010, 50 people lived in Dripping Springs. This number grew to 54 people by the 2020 census.
Where is Dripping Springs Located?
Dripping Springs is in the southeastern part of Delaware County. To its south is the border of Adair County. The community's northern edge is near U.S. Route 59 and U.S. Route 412.
A stream called Dripping Springs Branch flows to the southeast. This stream goes through Natural Falls State Park. This park was actually known as Dripping Springs until 1990. That's when the state took over the land.
Dripping Springs is about 8 miles (13 km) east of the town of Kansas. It is also about 9 miles (14 km) west of Siloam Springs, which is in Arkansas.
The United States Census Bureau says that Dripping Springs covers a total area of about 1.42 square miles (3.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
The population of Dripping Springs has changed over the years.
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| 2020 | 54 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 41 people living in Dripping Springs. By 2010, the population had grown slightly to 50 people. The most recent count in 2020 showed 54 residents.
The community is quite small. It has a population density of about 38 people per square mile (15 people per square kilometer). This means there aren't many people living in a large area.
See also
In Spanish: Dripping Springs (Oklahoma) para niños
