Fairmont, Oklahoma facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Fairmont, Oklahoma
Town
Location in Garfield County and the state of Oklahoma.
Country	United States
State	Oklahoma
County	Garfield
Area
• Total	0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2)
• Land	0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,204 ft (367 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	132
• Density	554.62/sq mi (214.45/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	73736
Area code(s)	580
FIPS code	40-24950
GNIS feature ID	2412615

Fairmont is a small town located in Garfield County, Oklahoma, in the United States. According to the 2020 census, about 132 people live there. It's a quiet community with a rich history tied to farming and railroads.

History of Fairmont

Early Settlement and Railroads

The area around Fairmont, known as Patterson Township, began to be settled in 1893. This happened right after the Cherokee Outlet land was opened up for people to live on.

In 1902, the Denver, Enid and Gulf Railroad built a train line through this area. A company called the Enid Right of Way and Townsite Company officially planned out the town of Fairmont on October 18, 1902. A post office was set up in December of that same year. Before this, people in the area got their mail from the Luella post office.

Another railroad, the Arkansas Valley and Western Railway, built a branch line from Tulsa. This line went through towns like Perry and Covington, ending near Steen (which is northeast of Enid) between 1902 and 1903. Both of these important railroads crossed paths in Fairmont. This made Fairmont a busy center for farming services. Four large buildings called grain elevators were built there to store crops.

Farming and Oil

Since it was founded, farming has been the main way people in Fairmont make a living. The most important crop grown in the area is wheat.

Oil also became a big part of the town's economy after it was found in Garfield County in 1916. An oil refinery, which processes crude oil, was built close to Fairmont. The Champlin Refining Company bought this refinery in 1925.

Geography of Fairmont

Fairmont is located about 10 miles (16 kilometers) east-southeast of Enid. Enid is the main city and county seat of Garfield County.

The town of Fairmont covers a total area of about 0.3 square miles (0.62 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.

Population Changes

Population in 2000

In the year 2000, there were 147 people living in Fairmont. These people lived in 58 households, and 41 of those were families. The population density was about 519 people per square mile (200 people per square kilometer). There were 66 housing units in the town.

Most of the people in Fairmont were White (97.96%). About 4.76% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Households and Age

Out of the 58 households, about 29% had children under 18 living there. Most households (67%) were married couples living together. About 29% of all households were made up of single individuals. Some of these individuals (15.5%) were 65 years old or older and lived alone. The average household had about 2.5 people, and the average family had about 3.1 people.

The population was spread out by age:

• About 25% of the people were under 18 years old.
• About 7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
• About 29% were between 25 and 44 years old.
• About 24.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
• About 14% were 65 years old or older.

The average age of people in Fairmont was 38 years.

Income Information

In 2000, the average income for a household in Fairmont was $39,375 per year. For families, the average income was $43,750 per year. The average income for each person in the town was $18,111.

Education

Children in Fairmont attend schools that are part of the Garber Public Schools district.

See also

In Spanish: Fairmont (Oklahoma) para niños