Grant, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Grant, Oklahoma
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 Grant, Oklahoma
Location in Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Choctaw |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.91 sq mi (4.95 km2) |
| • Land | 1.88 sq mi (4.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 190 |
| • Density | 101.17/sq mi (39.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
74738
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| FIPS code | 40-31000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629920 |
Grant is a small community in Choctaw County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It's not a city with its own government, but a smaller place where people live. You can find it along U.S. Route 271, just south of a town called Hugo. In 2010, about 289 people lived there.
History of Grant, Oklahoma
Grant started as a small stop for trains on the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad. This train line began running through the area, which was then called the Indian Territory, in June 1887.
A post office opened in Grant, Indian Territory, on January 31, 1889. The community was named after a famous American leader, President Ulysses S. Grant.
When Grant was first founded, it was part of Kiamitia County. This county was a section of the Apukshunnubbee District within the Choctaw Nation. The Choctaw Nation is a Native American tribe.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 190 | — | |
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In 2010, there were 289 people living in Grant. These people lived in 120 different homes. About 82 of these homes were families.
The people living in Grant came from different backgrounds. About 55% were White, and nearly 24% were African American. About 9% were Native American, and some people were from other races or a mix of two or more races. A small group, about 4%, were Hispanic or Latino.
In the homes, about 31% had children under 18 living there. About 45% of the homes were married couples. Some homes had a female head of the house without a husband.
The average age of people in Grant was about 43 years old. About 22% of the population was under 18. About 18% of the people were 65 years old or older.
Notable People from Grant
- Alan B. Banister: He was a Rear Admiral in the U.S. Navy and received two Navy Cross awards for bravery.
- Mark Dinning: He was a popular music singer.
See also
In Spanish: Grant (Oklahoma) para niños
