Granite, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Granite, Oklahoma
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Main Street, with Headquarters Mountain in the background.
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Location of Granite, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Greer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.39 sq mi (8.77 km2) |
| • Land | 3.37 sq mi (8.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,595 ft (486 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,628 |
| • Density | 482.94/sq mi (186.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73547
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-30950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412705 |
| Website | none |
Granite is a small town located in Greer County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,628 people lived there.
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Where is Granite?
Granite is in the eastern part of Greer County. Two main roads, Highway 6 and Highway 9, meet in the southern part of town. Highway 6 goes north to Elk City and south to Altus. Highway 9 goes east to Hobart and west to Mangum.
A lake called Lake Altus is just 2 miles east of town. It's on the North Fork Red River. A tall hill called Headquarters Mountain is right next to the north side of town. It's about 1,980 feet high. The town covers an area of about 3.2 square miles (8.4 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Granite has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,229 | — | |
| 1920 | 912 | −25.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,341 | 47.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,058 | −21.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,096 | 3.6% | |
| 1960 | 952 | −13.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,808 | 89.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,617 | −10.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,844 | 14.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,844 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,065 | 12.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,628 | −21.2% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,844 people living in Granite. They lived in 443 homes, and 283 of these were families. The population density was about 1,166 people per square mile.
Most people in Granite were White (about 69%). There were also African American, Native American, and Asian people. About 7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 13.7% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age was 36 years. The median income for a household was $25,438. This means half of the households earned more than this, and half earned less. About 17.5% of the people lived below the poverty line.
What Businesses are in Granite?
Granite is located near the Wichita Mountains. This area is known for its mining. Companies like Willis Granite Products dig up red granite from the ground. This granite is used to make things like headstones, memorials, and signs across the United States.
Granite is also home to the Oklahoma State Reformatory. This is a facility for adult male inmates. It can hold up to 999 inmates. The facility is about 10 acres in size.
Famous People from Granite
- Mike Brumley was a professional baseball player. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball.
See also
In Spanish: Granite (Oklahoma) para niños
