Drowning Creek, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Drowning Creek, Oklahoma
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 Drowning Creek, Oklahoma
Location in Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Delaware |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.89 sq mi (2.30 km2) |
| • Land | 0.89 sq mi (2.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 174 |
| • Density | 195.95/sq mi (75.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-21676 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584378 |
Drowning Creek is a small place in Delaware County, Oklahoma, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not an officially organized town. In 2020, about 174 people lived there.
Where is Drowning Creek Located?
Drowning Creek is found in the northwest part of Delaware County. It sits at the eastern end of a section of the Grand Lake o' the Cherokees. This area is in the valley of a stream also called Drowning Creek.
The community is about 6 miles (10 km) northwest of Jay. Jay is the main town and county seat for Delaware County. The total land area of Drowning Creek is about 0.89 square miles (2.3 km2).
Who Lives in Drowning Creek?
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| 2020 | 174 | — | |
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The population of Drowning Creek was counted in the 2020 census. At that time, 174 people lived there. This number helps us understand how many people call Drowning Creek home.
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