East Duke, Oklahoma facts for kids
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East Duke, Oklahoma
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Location of East Duke, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.43 sq mi (1.13 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,421 ft (433 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 394 |
| • Density | 905.75/sq mi (350.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73532
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-22550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412459 |
East Duke, now known simply as Duke, is a small town in Jackson County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, about 394 people lived there. It is located about 14 miles west of Altus, which is the county seat. You can find Duke where US Route 62 and Oklahoma State Highway 34 meet.
History of Duke
The town of Duke was first started in 1890. At one point, there was a disagreement about where a new railroad would be built. This led to the community splitting into two parts: an older area called West Duke and a newer area called East Duke.
The people in the community eventually made up in 1915. They even had a special event to show they were friends again. West Duke did not last, so East Duke became the main town and is now just called Duke.
Geography of Duke
Duke is located entirely on land. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers an area of about 0.4 square miles (1.13 square kilometers).
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 502 | — | |
| 1930 | 543 | 8.2% | |
| 2000 | 445 | — | |
| 2010 | 424 | −4.7% | |
| 2020 | 394 | −7.1% | |
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As of the census in 2010, there were 424 people living in Duke. The town had about 1,024 people per square mile. There were 201 homes in the town.
The population of Duke is made up of people from different backgrounds. Most residents are White. There are also people who identify as African American, Native American, or Asian. Some residents are from two or more races. About 9.44% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Duke in 2010 was 35 years old. About 28.1% of the population was under 18 years old. About 13.5% of the population was 65 years old or older.
See also
In Spanish: East Duke (Oklahoma) para niños
