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Jennings, Oklahoma
Location of Jennings, Oklahoma
Location of Jennings, Oklahoma
Country United States
State Oklahoma
County Pawnee
Area
 • Total 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2)
 • Land 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
935 ft (285 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 280
 • Density 507.25/sq mi (195.90/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
74038
Area code(s) 539/918
FIPS code 40-37850
GNIS feature ID 2412803

Jennings is a small town located in Pawnee County, Oklahoma, United States. It's a quiet community in the central part of the state. In 2020, the town had a population of 280 people.

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Jennings, Oklahoma

Geography of Jennings

Jennings is situated in Oklahoma. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers a total area of about 0.6 square miles (1.43 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the town limits.

Population and People in Jennings

The population of Jennings has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 361
1920 910 152.1%
1930 653 −28.2%
1940 453 −30.6%
1950 338 −25.4%
1960 306 −9.5%
1970 338 10.5%
1980 395 16.9%
1990 381 −3.5%
2000 373 −2.1%
2010 363 −2.7%
2020 280 −22.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

Jennings Population in 2000

According to the census taken in 2000, there were 373 people living in Jennings. These people made up 140 households, and 102 of those were families. The town had about 671 people per square mile.

Most of the people in Jennings in 2000 were White (about 84.7%). A smaller group (about 11.8%) were Native American. Some people identified as being from two or more races.

Households and Families

Out of the 140 households in 2000, about 33.6% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (59.3%) were married couples living together. About 25.7% of all households were made up of people living alone.

The average household in Jennings had about 2.66 people. For families, the average size was about 3.17 people.

Age Groups in Jennings

In 2000, the population of Jennings included people of all ages. About 27.9% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 13.9% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Jennings was 35 years.

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