Lamont, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Lamont, Oklahoma
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Location of Lamont, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Grant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,011 ft (308 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 301 |
| • Density | 887.91/sq mi (343.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74643
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-41350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412874 |
Lamont is a small town located in Grant County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It is found along the Salt Fork Arkansas River. In 2010, the town had a population of 417 people. By 2020, the population was 301.
Town Geography
Lamont covers a total area of about 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the town's official boundaries.
Population Changes Over Time
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 593 | — | |
| 1920 | 586 | −1.2% | |
| 1930 | 554 | −5.5% | |
| 1940 | 577 | 4.2% | |
| 1950 | 594 | 2.9% | |
| 1960 | 543 | −8.6% | |
| 1970 | 478 | −12.0% | |
| 1980 | 571 | 19.5% | |
| 1990 | 454 | −20.5% | |
| 2000 | 465 | 2.4% | |
| 2010 | 417 | −10.3% | |
| 2020 | 301 | −27.8% | |
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The population of Lamont has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1910, nearly 600 people lived there. The number of residents went up and down over the decades.
By the year 2000, there were 465 people living in Lamont. This included 189 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Many of these were families.
Most of the people living in Lamont in 2000 were White. A smaller number were Native American, or from two or more different backgrounds. A small percentage of the population was of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
In 2000, about 30% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many homes were made up of married couples. Some people lived alone, especially those who were 65 years old or older. The average household had about 2 to 3 people.
The town's population in 2000 was spread across different age groups. About 28% were under 18 years old. About 19% were 65 years or older. The average age in Lamont was 38 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Lamont (Oklahoma) para niños
