Greasy, Oklahoma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Greasy, Oklahoma
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Location within Adair County and the state of Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Adair |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.09 sq mi (26.14 km2) |
| • Land | 10.01 sq mi (25.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 248 |
| • Density | 24.78/sq mi (9.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-31165 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408326 |
Greasy is a small community located in Adair County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau identifies for collecting statistics, but it's not an officially incorporated town or city. In 2020, about 248 people lived in Greasy.
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Where is Greasy?
Greasy is found in Adair County, Oklahoma. According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of the CDP is about 26.14 square kilometers (10.09 square miles). Most of this area is land, covering about 25.92 square kilometers (10.01 square miles). A small part, about 0.22 square kilometers (0.08 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Greasy?
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| 2020 | 248 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 387 people living in Greasy. The population included many Native American and White residents. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds or identified with two or more races. Some residents were also of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Most households in Greasy were families, with many married couples living together. Some households were led by a single parent. The community had a mix of age groups, from young children to older adults.
Cherokee Language School
A New Campus for Learning
In November 2021, the Greasy School building was sold. It became a new campus for a special school that teaches the Cherokee language. The main campus of this school is in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
Why Greasy is Important for Cherokee Language
Greasy is located in an area where many people still speak Cherokee. This makes it a perfect place for the new school. Students can spend their school day learning in the Cherokee language. After school, they can go home to families who also speak Cherokee. This helps them practice and keep the language alive every day.
See also
In Spanish: Greasy (Oklahoma) para niños
