Goldsby, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Goldsby, Oklahoma
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Location of Goldsby, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | McClain |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.49 sq mi (68.61 km2) |
| • Land | 26.23 sq mi (67.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,161 ft (354 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,694 |
| • Density | 102.71/sq mi (39.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73093
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| Area code(s) | 405 |
| FIPS code | 40-29850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412689 |
Goldsby is a town located in McClain County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It is known for being home to one of Oklahoma's largest casinos. In 2020, about 2,694 people lived in Goldsby. This was a big increase from 2010!
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Geography and Location
Goldsby covers an area of about 26.5 square miles (68.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Close Ties to Washington
Goldsby is very close to a town called Washington. They share many services. For example, Goldsby does not have its own post office, so mail for Goldsby goes through Washington's post office. Goldsby is also part of the Washington public school district. However, Goldsby helps Washington by providing fire department and water services.
What Goldsby Offers
Goldsby has several interesting features and services for its residents and visitors.
Riverwind Casino
One of the most famous places in Goldsby is the Riverwind Casino. It is the second largest casino in Oklahoma and is located right on State Highway 9.
Airport and Businesses
The town has its own airport, called David Jay Perry Airport, which is used for small planes. There are also a few private landing fields. Goldsby is also home to the Albert Engstrom Forest Regeneration Center, which helps grow new trees.
You can find several small businesses in Goldsby. The town also has a state tag agency, a community center for events, and a special memorial dedicated to veterans.
Population and People
The number of people living in Goldsby has grown quite a bit over the years.
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| 1970 | 298 | — | |
| 1980 | 603 | 102.3% | |
| 1990 | 816 | 35.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,204 | 47.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,801 | 49.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,694 | 49.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2012, there were about 1,891 people living in Goldsby. This was a 57 percent increase since 2000. Most people in Goldsby identify as white. There are also many people who identify as Hispanic or Latino, and some who identify as Native American or of two or more races.
In 2009, there were about 1,209 households in Goldsby. Most of these were families. The average household had about 2.63 people.
The population is made up of people of all ages. In 2000, about 26.2% of the people were under 18 years old. About 9.4% were 65 years or older. The median age in 2011 was about 39.3 years. Slightly more than half of the population was female.
In 2011, the average income for a household in Goldsby was about $53,847 per year. The average income per person was about $25,358.
See also
In Spanish: Goldsby (Oklahoma) para niños
