Grand Lake Towne, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Grand Lake Towne, Oklahoma
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Location of Grand Lake Towne, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Mayes |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 80 |
| • Density | 597.01/sq mi (231.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-30900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412702 |
Grand Lake Towne is a small town located in Mayes County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2010, about 74 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 80 residents.
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Where is Grand Lake Towne?
Grand Lake Towne is a small place, covering about 0.13 square miles (0.35 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers inside the town's borders.
Who Lives in Grand Lake Towne?
Grand Lake Towne was first started and officially became a town in the early 1960s. A person named George Creager from Oklahoma City helped make this happen.
How Has the Population Changed?
The number of people living in Grand Lake Towne has slowly grown over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 23 | — | |
| 1980 | 36 | 56.5% | |
| 1990 | 58 | 61.1% | |
| 2000 | 65 | 12.1% | |
| 2010 | 74 | 13.8% | |
| 2020 | 80 | 8.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
What is the Community Like?
In 2010, the average age of people in Grand Lake Towne was about 55 years old. Most residents were white (77.0%), while some were Native American (18.9%). A small group (4.1%) reported being both white and Native American. About 1.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, there were 65 people living in the town, making up 31 households (groups of people living together). Most households (71.0%) were married couples. About 19.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2 people.
The population was spread out in terms of age. About 18.5% were under 18, and 23.1% were 65 or older. The median age was 51 years.
Who is the Mayor?
As of June 2022, Kenneth Calhoun holds the position of Mayor for Grand Lake Towne. The Mayor is the main leader and representative for the town.
Education in Grand Lake Towne
Students living in Grand Lake Towne attend schools that are part of the Ketchum Public Schools district.
See also
In Spanish: Grand Lake Towne (Oklahoma) para niños
