Hoffman, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Hoffman, Oklahoma
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Location of Hoffman, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Okmulgee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 81 |
| • Density | 321.43/sq mi (124.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74437
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| Area code(s) | 539/918 |
| FIPS code | 40-35300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412759 |
Hoffman is a small town located in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, about 81 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a unique history.
History of Hoffman
Hoffman started as a settlement before December 18, 1905. That's when its first post office was opened. At first, it was part of McIntosh County. But in 1918, it became part of Okmulgee County.
The exact reason for the town's name isn't fully known. Some say it was named after W. Hoffman. He was a vice president of the Missouri, Oklahoma and Gulf Railway. Others believe it was named after Roy V. Hoffman, a lawyer from Oklahoma City.
When Oklahoma became a state in 1907, Hoffman had 344 residents. The population dropped to 307 in 1910. It then grew to its largest size of 432 people in 1940.
Where is Hoffman Located?
Hoffman is found northeast of Henryetta. You can reach it by taking US-266.
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 0.25 square miles (0.65 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Hoffman?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 307 | — | |
| 1920 | 365 | 18.9% | |
| 1930 | 375 | 2.7% | |
| 1940 | 432 | 15.2% | |
| 1950 | 302 | −30.1% | |
| 1960 | 248 | −17.9% | |
| 1970 | 262 | 5.6% | |
| 1980 | 407 | 55.3% | |
| 1990 | 175 | −57.0% | |
| 2000 | 148 | −15.4% | |
| 2010 | 127 | −14.2% | |
| 2020 | 81 | −36.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
According to the census from the year 2000, 148 people lived in Hoffman. There were 58 households and 42 families. The town had about 82 homes.
Most people in Hoffman were White (68.92%). There were also African American (18.24%) and Native American (10.14%) residents. A small number (2.70%) were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 1.35% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 32.8% of households had children under 18 living there. Most households (53.4%) were married couples. About 13.8% had a female head of household without a husband.
The population was spread out by age. About 28.4% were under 18 years old. About 29.7% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 11.5% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 37 years.
See also
In Spanish: Hoffman (Oklahoma) para niños
