Fair Oaks, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Fair Oaks, Oklahoma
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Live on David Hewitt
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Location of Fair Oaks, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| Counties | Wagoner, Rogers |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.66 sq mi (14.66 km2) |
| • Land | 5.66 sq mi (14.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 73 |
| • Density | 12.90/sq mi (4.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-25000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412608 |
Fair Oaks is a small town in the state of Oklahoma, USA. It is located across two counties: Rogers and Wagoner. In 2020, about 73 people lived there. Fair Oaks is considered a suburb of the larger city of Tulsa.
History of Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks became an official town in 1966. It was started by L. S. Robson, who owned a big ranch nearby. At first, the town was quite small, covering about 200 acres and having only 20 residents.
A few years later, in 1969, Fair Oaks grew a lot, adding 15,000 acres. By 1980, many people who worked in Tulsa chose to live in Fair Oaks. The town's population grew to 324 people.
The number of people living in Fair Oaks reached its highest point in 1990, with 1,133 residents. Later, the Robson family, who still owned much of the land, agreed for Fair Oaks and the rest of their ranch to become part of Tulsa.
Geography of Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks covers a total area of about 17.4 square miles (45.0 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 17.3 square miles (44.9 square kilometers), is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 23 | — | |
| 1980 | 228 | 891.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,133 | 396.9% | |
| 2000 | 122 | −89.2% | |
| 2010 | 103 | −15.6% | |
| 2020 | 73 | −29.1% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 122 people living in Fair Oaks. These people lived in 53 different homes, and 31 of these were families. The town had about 7 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Fair Oaks were White (about 82%). Some were Native American (about 14%), and a small number were from two or more races.
About 30% of homes had children under 18 living there. Almost half of the homes were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.3 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 26% were under 18 years old. About 29% were between 25 and 44 years old. The average age in the town was 37 years.
The average income for a home in Fair Oaks was $32,500 in 2000. For families, the average income was $41,875. About 10.9% of the town's population lived below the poverty line. This included about 21% of those under 18.
See also
In Spanish: Fair Oaks (Oklahoma) para niños
