Eakly, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Eakly, Oklahoma
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Location of Eakly, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Caddo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,483 ft (452 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 293 |
| • Density | 1,118.32/sq mi (432.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73033
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| Area code(s) | 405/572 |
| FIPS code | 40-22400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412457 |
Eakly is a small town located in Caddo County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2010, about 338 people lived there. The latest count in 2020 showed 293 residents.
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History of Eakly
A post office opened in Eakly in March 1902. At that time, this area was still known as Oklahoma Territory. For many years, people could not officially buy land in Eakly. This was because the town's map, called a "plat," was not filed until the 1920s.
Only two groups were allowed to buy land early on. The Methodist church bought a spot in 1914. The Bank of Eakly bought land in 1920. Everyone else who wanted to build had to rent the land instead of owning it.
Population Changes Over Time
Eakly's first official count of people was in 1940, with 231 residents. The population went down a bit during World War II. In 1950, there were 191 people. This was likely because many people went to serve in the military or moved to bigger cities for war jobs.
The number of people grew in the 1960s and 1970s. It reached its highest point in 1980, with 452 residents. After that, the population dropped to 277 in 1990. It has not been as high as 1980 since then.
Eakly as an Agricultural Center
Even without a filed town map or a railroad, Eakly became a successful farming area. In its early years, cotton farming was the main activity. After World War II, farmers started using irrigation in this part of Oklahoma. This allowed them to grow many different kinds of crops.
By the 1960s, peanut farming became the most important type of agriculture. Eakly officially became a town in 1957. A factory that made houses opened in 1970, but it closed down soon after.
School System Merger
In 1999, the Eakly school system made a big decision. After 78 years, it decided to join with the school system in Hydro. Hydro is about 12 miles (19 km) north of Eakly.
This change happened because of a state law from 1990. This law offered money to small school districts that agreed to combine. The new combined school district is now called the Hydro-Eakly District.
Geography
Eakly is located in the northwestern part of Caddo County. It is one mile northeast of where State Highway 58 and State Highway 152 meet. It is also about 17 miles (27 km) south of Interstate 40 on State Highway 58.
The United States Census Bureau says that the town covers an area of about 0.26 square miles (0.67 km2). All of this area is land, with no water. Eakly is less than 19 miles from Fort Cobb State Park, which is located on Fort Cobb Reservoir.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 231 | — | |
| 1950 | 191 | −17.3% | |
| 1960 | 217 | 13.6% | |
| 1970 | 228 | 5.1% | |
| 1980 | 452 | 98.2% | |
| 1990 | 277 | −38.7% | |
| 2000 | 276 | −0.4% | |
| 2010 | 338 | 22.5% | |
| 2020 | 293 | −13.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, there were 338 people living in Eakly. This means there were about 1,300 inhabitants per square mile (500/km2) people for every square mile. There were 140 homes in the town.
Most of the people in Eakly were White (80.07%). Some were Native American (4.71%), and others were from different backgrounds. About 13.77% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 119 households in Eakly. About 25.9% of these homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (58.0%) were married couples living together. About 23.2% of all households were people living alone.
The average age of people in Eakly was 41 years old. About 23.2% of the population was under 18. About 18.8% of the people were 65 years old or older.
The average yearly income for a household in Eakly was $27,500. For families, the average income was $32,000. About 15.3% of all people in Eakly lived below the poverty line. This means they had a very low income.
Education
The school district that serves Eakly is called Hydro-Eakly Public Schools.
Notable People
- Mike Moore, a baseball player, is from Eakly.
See also
In Spanish: Eakly (Oklahoma) para niños
