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Hunter, Oklahoma
Location in Garfield County and the state of Oklahoma.
Location in Garfield County and the state of Oklahoma.
Country United States
State Oklahoma
County Garfield
Area
 • Total 0.23 sq mi (0.61 km2)
 • Land 0.23 sq mi (0.61 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,089 ft (332 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 145
 • Density 617.02/sq mi (238.50/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
74640
Area code(s) 580
FIPS code 40-36600
GNIS feature ID 2412781

Hunter is a small town in Garfield County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It is located about 17 miles (27 km) northeast of the city of Enid, Oklahoma. Hunter is also about 4 miles (6.4 km) west of the combined State Highway 15 and State Highway 74.

In 2020, the town had a population of 145 people.

Understanding Hunter's Location

Hunter is a small community in the state of Oklahoma. It is part of Garfield County. The town covers a very small area of land.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town's total area is about 0.2 square miles (0.61 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.

Hunter's Changing Population

The number of people living in Hunter has changed over many years. This information comes from the United States Census, which counts everyone in the country.

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 341
1920 443 29.9%
1930 336 −24.2%
1940 443 31.8%
1950 279 −37.0%
1960 203 −27.2%
1970 274 35.0%
1980 276 0.7%
1990 218 −21.0%
2000 173 −20.6%
2010 165 −4.6%
2020 145 −12.1%

In 2000, there were 173 people living in Hunter. These people lived in 74 different homes. Most of the people living there were White. A small number were Native American.

The average number of people in each home was about 2.34. The average family size was about 2.94 people.

Age Groups in Hunter

In 2000, the people in Hunter were of different ages.

  • About 21.4% of the population was under 18 years old.
  • About 5.2% was between 18 and 24 years old.
  • About 23.1% was between 25 and 44 years old.
  • About 30.1% was between 45 and 64 years old.
  • About 20.2% was 65 years old or older.

The average age of people in Hunter was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were about 92.2 males.

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