Fletcher, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Fletcher, Oklahoma
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Location of Fletcher, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Comanche |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.94 sq mi (5.01 km2) |
| • Land | 1.92 sq mi (4.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,401 ft (427 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,204 |
| • Density | 626.11/sq mi (241.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73541
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-26350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412632 |
Fletcher is a small town located in Comanche County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,177 people lived there. It is part of the larger Lawton, Oklahoma area.
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About Fletcher
Where is Fletcher Located?
Fletcher is in the state of Oklahoma. It covers a total area of about 0.8 square miles (2.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Fletcher has changed over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 374 | — | |
| 1920 | 482 | 28.9% | |
| 1930 | 739 | 53.3% | |
| 1940 | 789 | 6.8% | |
| 1950 | 875 | 10.9% | |
| 1960 | 884 | 1.0% | |
| 1970 | 950 | 7.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,074 | 13.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,002 | −6.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,022 | 2.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,177 | 15.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,204 | 2.3% | |
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In 2010, there were 1,177 people living in Fletcher. These people lived in 478 homes. About 329 of these were families.
Most people in Fletcher are White (87.0%). There are also people who are African American (1.9%), Native American (5.1%), and Asian (0.3%). Some people are from other races (0.7%) or from two or more races (4.8%). About 4.1% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Who Lives in Fletcher?
The town has people of all ages. About 25.7% of the people are under 18 years old. About 17.2% are 65 years old or older. The average age in Fletcher is about 37.3 years.
The average income for a family in Fletcher was about $34,028 in 2000. For individuals, the average income was about $13,329. About 14.4% of the people in Fletcher lived below the poverty line in 2000.
Services in Fletcher
What Utilities are Available?
For things like phone, internet, and digital TV, services are provided by a company called Hilliary Communications.
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