Hitchita, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Hitchita, Oklahoma
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Location of Hitchita, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | McIntosh |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| • Land | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 60 |
| • Density | 540.54/sq mi (209.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74438
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| Area code(s) | 539/918 |
| FIPS code | 40-34900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412758 |
Hitchita is a small town in McIntosh County, Oklahoma, United States. The town's name comes from a group of Muskhogean Indians who became part of the Creek tribe. In 2020, 60 people lived in Hitchita.
Where is Hitchita Located?
Hitchita is found near an area called the High Spring Mountains. The town covers a total area of about 0.1 square miles (0.29 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
Hitchita is located southeast of Okmulgee and northeast of Henryetta. It is also directly north of Lake Eufaula, which is the largest lake in Oklahoma.
People of Hitchita
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 264 | — | |
| 1930 | 228 | −13.6% | |
| 1940 | 206 | −9.6% | |
| 1950 | 141 | −31.6% | |
| 1960 | 120 | −14.9% | |
| 1970 | 160 | 33.3% | |
| 1980 | 126 | −21.2% | |
| 1990 | 118 | −6.3% | |
| 2000 | 113 | −4.2% | |
| 2010 | 88 | −22.1% | |
| 2020 | 60 | −31.8% | |
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In 2000, 113 people lived in Hitchita. There were 44 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of these were families.
The people living in Hitchita came from different backgrounds. About 82% were White, nearly 10% were Native American, and about 7% were from two or more races.
The average age of people in Hitchita in 2000 was 42 years old. About 21% of the population was under 18. Around 22% were 65 years or older.
Famous People from Hitchita
- Will Sampson (1933 - 1987) was an actor. He is buried in the Graves Creek Indian Cemetery, which is north of Hitchita.
See also
In Spanish: Hitchita (Oklahoma) para niños
