Kendrick, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Kendrick, Oklahoma
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Location of Kendrick, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 87 |
| • Density | 591.84/sq mi (229.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74079
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| Area code(s) | 539/918 |
| FIPS code | 40-39150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412824 |
Kendrick is a small town located in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, about 87 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the northeastern part of Lincoln County.
Kendrick's Location and Land
Kendrick is situated in a nice spot in Oklahoma. It is about 9 miles (14 km) northwest of a town called Stroud. It's also about 11 miles (18 km) northeast of Chandler, which is the main town of Lincoln County. If you travel further, Kendrick is about 55 miles (89 km) northeast of Oklahoma City, a much larger city.
The town of Kendrick covers a total area of about 0.15 square miles (0.39 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
A small stream called Ranch Creek flows along the east side of Kendrick. This creek eventually joins Dry Creek, which then flows into the Deep Fork. The Deep Fork River is a tributary that flows eastward into the North Canadian River.
People of Kendrick: Population Changes
The number of people living in Kendrick has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 255 | — | |
| 1930 | 270 | 5.9% | |
| 1940 | 256 | −5.2% | |
| 1950 | 172 | −32.8% | |
| 1960 | 155 | −9.9% | |
| 1970 | 126 | −18.7% | |
| 1980 | 132 | 4.8% | |
| 1990 | 171 | 29.5% | |
| 2000 | 138 | −19.3% | |
| 2010 | 139 | 0.7% | |
| 2020 | 87 | −37.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In the year 2000, there were 138 people living in Kendrick. These people made up 52 households, and 39 of those were families. The town had about 965 people per square mile (373 people per square kilometer). There were also 62 homes available.
Many households in Kendrick were families. About 28.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (59.6%) were married couples living together. Some households (13.5%) were led by a female without a husband present. About 23.1% of households were single people living alone.
The average household in Kendrick had about 2.65 people. For families, the average size was about 3.15 people.
The ages of people in Kendrick in 2000 varied. About 26.1% of the population was under 18 years old. About 10.9% were between 18 and 24 years old. People aged 25 to 44 made up 23.9% of the population. Those between 45 and 64 years old were 28.3%. Finally, about 10.9% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 36 years.
See also
In Spanish: Kendrick (Oklahoma) para niños
