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Hitchcock, Oklahoma
Location of Hitchcock, Oklahoma
Location of Hitchcock, Oklahoma
Country United States
State Oklahoma
County Blaine
Area
 • Total 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2)
 • Land 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,289 ft (393 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 102
 • Density 680.00/sq mi (262.91/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
73744
Area code(s) 580
FIPS code 40-34850
GNIS feature ID 2412757

Hitchcock is a small town in Blaine County, Oklahoma, United States. In 2010, the town had 121 people living there. By 2020, the population was 102.

Where is Hitchcock Located?

Hitchcock is found along Oklahoma State Highway 8. It is about 11 miles (18 km) northeast of Watonga. Watonga is the main town in Blaine County. Hitchcock is also about 11 miles (18 km) south of Okeene.

The United States Census Bureau says that Hitchcock covers a total area of 0.2 square miles (0.52 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

How Many People Live in Hitchcock?

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 275
1920 281 2.2%
1930 246 −12.5%
1940 222 −9.8%
1950 166 −25.2%
1960 134 −19.3%
1970 160 19.4%
1980 172 7.5%
1990 139 −19.2%
2000 141 1.4%
2010 121 −14.2%
2020 102 −15.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

Let's look at the people living in Hitchcock based on the census from the year 2000.

Population Details (2000)

  • There were 141 people living in the town.
  • These people lived in 51 different homes.
  • Out of these homes, 39 were families.
  • The town had about 930 people per square mile (359 people per square kilometer).
  • There were 63 housing units in total.

Most people in Hitchcock were White, about 90.78%. About 6.38% were Native American. A small number were from other races or mixed races. Less than 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Families and Homes

  • About 41.2% of homes had children under 18 years old.
  • Most homes (58.8%) were married couples living together.
  • Some homes (7.8%) had a single mom with no husband.
  • About 23.5% of homes were not families.
  • The average home had 2.76 people.
  • The average family had 3.26 people.

Age Groups

The people in Hitchcock were spread out by age:

  • About 33.3% were under 18 years old.
  • About 7.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
  • About 23.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
  • About 22.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
  • About 13.5% were 65 years old or older.

The average age in the town was 36 years.

Income Information

  • The average income for a home in Hitchcock was $28,750 per year.
  • The average income for a family was $36,250 per year.
  • Men earned about $26,875 per year on average.
  • Women earned about $19,750 per year on average.
  • The average income per person in the town was $10,015.

Some families and people lived below the poverty line. This included about 25.7% of families and 31.3% of all people. For those under 18, about 35.5% were below the poverty line. For those over 64, about 7.7% were below it.

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