Gracemont, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Gracemont, Oklahoma
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Location of Gracemont, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Caddo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,263 ft (385 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 279 |
| • Density | 1,680.72/sq mi (650.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73042
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| Area code(s) | 405/572 |
| FIPS code | 40-30600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412696 |
Gracemont is a small town in Caddo County, Oklahoma, United States. In 2020, about 279 people lived there.
The town's name, Gracemont, comes from two friends of the first postmaster, Alice L. Bailey. Their names were Grace and Montgomery.
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Geography of Gracemont
Gracemont is located in the eastern part of Caddo County. It sits in the valley of Sugar Creek. This creek flows into the Washita River, which is part of the larger Red River system.
U.S. Route 281 goes right through the town. You can drive about 8 miles (13 km) south to reach Anadarko. Anadarko is the main town, or county seat, for Caddo County. If you drive north on Route 281 for about 12 miles (19 km), you will get to Binger.
The United States Census Bureau says that Gracemont covers a total area of about 0.17 square miles (0.43 km2). All of this area is land.
People of Gracemont
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 266 | — | |
| 1930 | 394 | 48.1% | |
| 1940 | 328 | −16.8% | |
| 1950 | 301 | −8.2% | |
| 1960 | 306 | 1.7% | |
| 1970 | 424 | 38.6% | |
| 1980 | 503 | 18.6% | |
| 1990 | 339 | −32.6% | |
| 2000 | 336 | −0.9% | |
| 2010 | 318 | −5.4% | |
| 2020 | 279 | −12.3% | |
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Population Changes Over Time
The population of Gracemont has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1920, there were 266 people. The town grew to its largest size in 1980, with 503 residents. Since then, the population has slowly decreased. By 2020, there were 279 people living in Gracemont.
Who Lives in Gracemont?
In 2000, there were 336 people living in Gracemont. Most of the people were White (about 80%). About 12.5% were Native American. A smaller number of people were from other backgrounds. About 9.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 143 households in the town. A household is a group of people living together. About 30% of these households had children under 18. Many households (almost 50%) were married couples living together.
Age and Income
The people in Gracemont were of different ages. About 27% were under 18 years old. About 18% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 34 years old.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Gracemont was $21,875. For families, the average income was $34,167. About 19.5% of all people in the town lived below the poverty line. This included about 33% of children under 18.
Famous People from Gracemont
Gracemont has been home to several interesting people:
- T. C. Cannon – A well-known Native American artist.
- Sunset Carson – An actor who starred in many "B-western" movies in the 1940s.
- Joe Edelen – A former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He was drafted in 1973.
- Doris McLemore – She was the last person who could speak the Wichita language fluently.
- Harry Teague – A former U.S. Representative for New Mexico.
