Greenfield, Oklahoma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Greenfield, Oklahoma
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Location of Greenfield, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Blaine |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,457 ft (444 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 114 |
| • Density | 802.82/sq mi (309.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73043
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-31250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412709 |
Greenfield is a small town located in Blaine County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, about 114 people lived there.
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Discovering Greenfield's Past
Greenfield started as a piece of land owned by George Evans in 1899. Around 1900-1902, the Choctaw Northern Railroad built tracks through the area. This railroad line went from Geary, Oklahoma all the way to Anthony, Kansas.
The railroad company bought the land from its owners at the time, T.G. Curtner and J.M. Gray. They then planned out the town and started selling pieces of land. This is how Greenfield began to grow. Today, the town still has train service for goods through the AT&L Railroad.
Exploring Greenfield's Location
Greenfield is found in the southern part of Blaine County, Oklahoma. It is located right along two important roads: U.S. Route 281 and U.S. Route 270.
The town is about halfway between Watonga, which is the main city of the county, and Geary. According to official measurements, Greenfield covers a total area of about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Greenfield's Changing Population
The number of people living in Greenfield has changed over many years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 303 | — | |
| 1950 | 191 | −37.0% | |
| 1960 | 128 | −33.0% | |
| 1970 | 143 | 11.7% | |
| 1980 | 233 | 62.9% | |
| 1990 | 200 | −14.2% | |
| 2000 | 123 | −38.5% | |
| 2010 | 93 | −24.4% | |
| 2020 | 114 | 22.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In the year 2000, there were 123 people living in Greenfield. Most of the people living there were White, with some African American and Native American residents as well. About one-fifth of the population was under 18 years old. The median age in the town was 44 years old. This means half the people were younger than 44, and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Greenfield (Oklahoma) para niños
