Grainola, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Grainola, Oklahoma
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Location of Grainola, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Osage |
| 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 | 1,207 ft (368 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 31 |
| • Density | 128.63/sq mi (49.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-30750 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412697 |
Grainola is a small town in northwest Osage County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, only 31 people lived there. This number has stayed the same since 2000. The main job in the area is raising cattle. The town got its unique name in March 1910.
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A Look Back: Grainola's History
Grainola was first called Salt Creek. This name came from a nearby stream that flows into the Arkansas River. The Salt Creek post office opened in November 1906. The town itself was officially set up in 1909.
Its name changed to Grainola in March 1910. The town helped local farmers and cattle ranchers. However, its population has gotten much smaller since 1920. Back then, about 500 people lived in Grainola.
Where is Grainola?
Grainola is located about 11 miles (18 km) north of Shidler. Shidler is the closest town with a post office. Grainola is also about 40 miles (64 km) northwest of Pawhuska.
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers a total area of 0.2 square miles (0.62 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Grainola?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 197 | — | |
| 1940 | 157 | −20.3% | |
| 1950 | 79 | −49.7% | |
| 1960 | 67 | −15.2% | |
| 1970 | 66 | −1.5% | |
| 1980 | 67 | 1.5% | |
| 1990 | 58 | −13.4% | |
| 2000 | 31 | −46.6% | |
| 2010 | 31 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 31 | 0.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 31 people living in Grainola. These people lived in 15 households. About 10 of these households were families.
Most people in Grainola were White (61.29%). Some were Native American (32.26%). A small group (6.45%) were from two or more races.
About 26.7% of households had kids under 18. Many households (40%) were married couples. About 33.3% had a female head of household without a husband. Some people lived alone.
The average age in Grainola in 2000 was 48 years old. About 19.4% of the population was under 18. About 29% of the people were 65 or older.
What's in Grainola?
Grainola has a volunteer fire department. This means people volunteer their time to help put out fires and respond to emergencies.
Learning in Grainola
Students in Grainola attend schools in the Shidler Public Schools district.
See also
In Spanish: Grainola (Oklahoma) para niños
