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Jones, Oklahoma
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Location in Oklahoma County and the state of Oklahoma.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Oklahoma |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.67 sq mi (35.42 km2) |
| • Land | 13.67 sq mi (35.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,116 ft (340 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,885 |
| • Density | 211.08/sq mi (81.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73049
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| Area code(s) | 405 |
| FIPS code | 40-38350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412809 |
| Website | Town of Jones City |
Jones is a small town located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was named after Charles G. Jones, who was the mayor of Oklahoma City three times. In 2010, about 2,692 people lived there.
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History of Jones
How Jones Started
Jones was planned as a town on April 22, 1898. This happened before a railroad line was built from Sapulpa to Oklahoma City. A man named Luther F. Aldrich created the town.
He named it after his friend and business partner, Charles G. Jones. Charles G. Jones was known as "Gristmill" and served as mayor of Oklahoma City three times. Later, Charles G. Jones even named his oldest son Luther, after his friend.
Jones is located just south of a place that Washington Irving wrote about. In his 1835 book, A Tour on the Prairies, he called it "The Ringing of Horses."
The town of Jones officially became a city on January 4, 1909. By 1910, only 163 people lived there.
Big Events in Jones
In December 2007, a very bad ice storm hit much of Oklahoma. This storm caused a fire at Jones High School, and the building burned down completely.
A brand new school was finished in 2010. It took three years to build. The new school has a large common area and a theater for the drama club.
Earthquakes Near Jones
Jones has experienced several earthquakes. Here are some of the notable ones:
- On August 27, 2009, there were six earthquakes. The strongest one was a 3.7 magnitude quake at 9:09 PM Central Standard Time.
- On January 15, 2010, four more earthquakes happened. The strongest was a 4.0 magnitude quake at 9:25 AM Central Standard Time.
- On January 24, 2010, a 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit Jones at 1:15 AM Central Standard Time.
- On February 27, 2010, a 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck east of Oklahoma City at 4:22 PM Central Standard Time. A smaller 3.1 magnitude quake happened the day before.
- On October 13, 2010, a 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit about 10 miles (16 km) east of Norman at 9:06 AM.
Geography of Jones
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Jones covers a total area of about 13.7 square miles (35 km2). All of this area is land.
Jones is located in the Cross Timbers ecoregion. This area is known for its mix of forests and grasslands. It is also part of the Frontier Country tourism region, which means it's a place where people visit for its history and natural beauty.
People of Jones
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 163 | — | |
| 1920 | 214 | 31.3% | |
| 1930 | 288 | 34.6% | |
| 1940 | 260 | −9.7% | |
| 1950 | 476 | 83.1% | |
| 1960 | 794 | 66.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,666 | 109.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,270 | 36.3% | |
| 1990 | 2,424 | 6.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,517 | 3.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,692 | 7.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,885 | 7.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, the town of Jones had 2,517 people living there. These people lived in 914 households, and 673 of those were families. The population density was about 184.2 inhabitants per square mile (71.1/km2). This means there were about 184 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Jones were White (88.16%). There were also African American (4.41%), Native American (3.34%), and Asian (0.16%) residents. Some people were from other races (0.60%) or from two or more races (3.34%). About 2.94% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Out of all the households, 34.7% had children under 18 living with them. About 57.9% were married couples. The average household had 2.61 people, and the average family had 3.04 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- 25.0% were under 18 years old.
- 9.3% were between 18 and 24.
- 27.5% were between 25 and 44.
- 24.5% were between 45 and 64.
- 13.7% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Jones was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were about 97.9 males.
The average income for a household in Jones was $36,806. For families, the average income was $41,495. About 9.5% of families and 13.6% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 16.6% of those under 18 and 13.4% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Jones (Oklahoma) para niños
