Kildare, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Kildare, Oklahoma
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Location of Kildare, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Kay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 86 |
| • Density | 632.35/sq mi (244.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-39800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412833 |
Kildare is a small town located in Kay County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2010, about 100 people lived there. This was a small increase from the 92 people who lived there in 2000. By 2020, the population was 86 people.
History of Kildare
Kildare started thanks to the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad. In 1892, they built some important buildings here. These included a place for workers to live, a small house for the station agent, a tool shed, and a train station. This was just one year before the Cherokee Outlet area was opened for new settlers.
On September 16, 1893, the Cherokee Strip land run began. The railroad said they sold 8,000 tickets to Kildare for that day. Because of this, Kildare grew very quickly. A post office opened on October 24, 1893. The town officially became a town on March 2, 1905.
However, Kildare faced a big challenge: a lack of water. This problem limited how much the town could grow. The most people ever recorded living in Kildare was 216 in 1910. Over the years, fires destroyed the main business area three times. Each time, fewer businesses were rebuilt. The town was named after County Kildare in Ireland.
Geography of Kildare
Kildare is a very small town. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers an area of about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 216 | — | |
| 1920 | 146 | −32.4% | |
| 1930 | 160 | 9.6% | |
| 1940 | 137 | −14.4% | |
| 1950 | 155 | 13.1% | |
| 1960 | 124 | −20.0% | |
| 1970 | 79 | −36.3% | |
| 1980 | 112 | 41.8% | |
| 1990 | 94 | −16.1% | |
| 2000 | 92 | −2.1% | |
| 2010 | 100 | 8.7% | |
| 2020 | 86 | −14.0% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 92 people living in Kildare. These people lived in 37 homes, and 29 of those were families. The town had about 577 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Kildare were White (about 76%). About 13% were Native American. About 11% were from two or more racial backgrounds. A small number, about 2%, were Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 35% of homes had children under 18 living there. About half of the homes (51%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.5 people, and the average family had about 2.8 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 29% of the people were under 18. About 24% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 31% were between 45 and 64 years old. And about 13% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Kildare was 39 years.
See also
In Spanish: Kildare (Oklahoma) para niños
