Katie, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Katie, Oklahoma
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Country | United States |
State | Oklahoma |
County | Garvin |
Area | |
• Total | 20.64 sq mi (53.46 km2) |
• Land | 20.53 sq mi (53.18 km2) |
• Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) |
Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
Population
(2020)
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• Total | 332 |
• Density | 16.17/sq mi (6.24/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 580 |
FIPS code | 40-38700 |
GNIS feature ID | 2412817 |
Katie is a small town located in Garvin County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It is about 69 miles (111 km) south of Oklahoma City, the state capital. Katie officially became a town in 2004. In 2010, about 348 people lived there. In 2016, a very strong tornado, rated as an EF4, touched down near Katie.
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Exploring Katie's Location
Katie is found in the southern part of Garvin County. It is about 5 miles (8 km) southeast of Elmore City. The town is also about 15 miles (24 km) southwest of Wynnewood. If you travel about 17 miles (27 km) southwest, you will reach Pauls Valley, which is the main city and county seat for Garvin County.
Land and Water Around Katie
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the total area of Katie is about 20.35 square miles (52.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, covering about 20.23 square miles (52.4 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.12 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water. This means that about 0.52% of Katie's total area is covered by water.
Who Lives in Katie?
The number of people living in Katie has changed over time.
Population Changes Over Time
The U.S. Decennial Census helps us count how many people live in an area every ten years.
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
2010 | 348 | — | |
2020 | 332 | −4.6% | |
U.S. Decennial Census |
- In 2010, the population of Katie was 348 people.
- By 2020, the population had slightly decreased to 332 people.
This information helps us understand how the town has grown or changed over the years.