Gideon, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Gideon, Oklahoma
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 Gideon, Oklahoma
Location in Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Cherokee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.31 sq mi (16.34 km2) |
| • Land | 6.31 sq mi (16.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 229 |
| • Density | 36.29/sq mi (14.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| FIPS code | 40-29300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584380 |
Gideon is a small community in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, or CDP. This means it's an area that the government counts for population information, even though it doesn't have its own official city government. In 2020, 229 people lived in Gideon.
Where is Gideon?
Gideon is located in the northwestern part of Cherokee County. You can find it along Oklahoma State Highway 82. Tahlequah, which is the main town in Cherokee County, is about 9 miles (14.5 kilometers) southeast of Gideon. Another nearby community, Locust Grove, is about 16 miles (26 kilometers) to the northwest. The total area of Gideon is about 3.1 square kilometers (1.2 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Gideon?
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| 2020 | 229 | — | |
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The number of people living in Gideon has changed over time. According to the 2010 census, there were 49 people living in Gideon. By the 2020 census, the population had grown to 229 people. This shows a significant increase in the number of residents in Gideon during that ten-year period.
