Hulbert, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Hulbert, Oklahoma
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Downtown Hulbert
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Location within Cherokee County and the state of Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Cherokee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.12 sq mi (2.90 km2) |
| • Land | 1.12 sq mi (2.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 620 ft (190 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 483 |
| • Density | 431.64/sq mi (166.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74441
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| Area code(s) | 539/918 |
| FIPS code | 40-36400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412779 |
Hulbert is a town in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It was named after Ben H. Hulbert, an important Cherokee man.
In 2020, about 483 people lived in Hulbert. This was a change from 590 people in 2010. Hulbert is also home to a special place called Our Lady of the Annunciation of Clear Creek Monastery. This is a Benedictine monastery that has become an abbey. It has connections to other famous abbeys in France.
History of Hulbert
Early Beginnings of the Town
The first buildings in the Hulbert area were a store and a grist mill. These were built in 1890 between the towns of Wagoner and Tahlequah. A local story says that a trapper from Kentucky, named Benjamin Hulbert, married a Cherokee woman. He then built a store on her land.
Growth and Relocation
A small community started to grow around this store. Later, in the early 1900s, the community moved. It relocated to its current spot to be closer to the nearest railroad. This made it easier for people and goods to travel.
Becoming an Official Town
A post office opened in Hulbert on May 4, 1903. The town of Hulbert officially became a town on January 18, 1965. It was later recognized as a city in 1996.
Geography of Hulbert
Location and Nearby Areas
Hulbert is located in the western part of Cherokee County. Oklahoma State Highway 51 runs right through the town. If you go east on this highway, you will reach Tahlequah, which is about 10 miles away. Tahlequah is the main town, or county seat, for Cherokee County.
Travel and Natural Features
If you travel west on Highway 51, you will reach Wagoner, about 14 miles away. Also, Fort Gibson Lake is about 7 miles west of Hulbert on Highway 51. This lake is part of the Neosho River.
Size of the Town
The United States Census Bureau says that Hulbert covers a total area of about 1.12 square miles (2.90 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
How Many People Live Here
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 505 | — | |
| 1980 | 633 | 25.3% | |
| 1990 | 499 | −21.2% | |
| 2000 | 543 | 8.8% | |
| 2010 | 590 | 8.7% | |
| 2020 | 483 | −18.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 543 people living in Hulbert. These people lived in 214 households, with 148 of them being families. The town had about 432 people per square mile.
Who Lives in Hulbert
The people living in Hulbert come from different backgrounds. In 2000, about 45% of the people were White. About 47% were Native American. The rest were from two or more races. A small number of people were Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Many households in Hulbert had children under 18 living there. About 42% of households were married couples living together. Some households had a female head without a husband. The average household had about 2.5 people.
The population in 2000 was spread across different age groups. About 30% of the people were under 18 years old. About 11% were 65 years or older. The average age in Hulbert was 29 years.
Community Services
Health Care in Hulbert
NeoHealth, also known as Northeastern Oklahoma Community Health Centers, has its main office in Hulbert. They run several health clinics in the area. These include the Hulbert Health Center in Hulbert itself. They also have clinics in Tahlequah, Westville, Salina, and Muskogee. In April 2012, NeoHealth also opened a pharmacy in Hulbert.
Electricity for the Area
Lake Region Electric Cooperative (LREC) helps power homes and businesses. They provide electricity to most of Cherokee County and the areas around it.
See also
In Spanish: Hulbert (Oklahoma) para niños
