Loco, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Loco, Oklahoma
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Location of Loco, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Stephens |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 99 |
| • Density | 377.86/sq mi (145.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73442
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-43450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412907 |
Loco is a small town located in Stephens County, Oklahoma, United States. In 2020, about 99 people lived there.
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What's in a Name?
The town of Loco has an interesting name! There are two main ideas about how it got its name.
One idea is that it was named after a plant called locoweed. This plant was common in the area.
Another idea comes from the niece of the town's founder, Albert G. Cranfill. She said the name came from the Latin word locus, which means "place."
Because of its unique name, Loco has often been listed among unusual place names.
Where is Loco Located?
Loco is a small town in Oklahoma. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers an area of about 0.26 square miles (0.68 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Loco?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 333 | — | |
| 1940 | 268 | −19.5% | |
| 1950 | 236 | −11.9% | |
| 1960 | 268 | 13.6% | |
| 1970 | 193 | −28.0% | |
| 1980 | 215 | 11.4% | |
| 1990 | 160 | −25.6% | |
| 2000 | 150 | −6.2% | |
| 2010 | 122 | −18.7% | |
| 2020 | 99 | −18.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 150 people living in Loco. These people lived in 67 different homes. About 44 of these homes were families.
Most of the people in Loco were White (87.33%). Some were Native American (8.00%), and a small number were from two or more races (4.67%).
The average age of people in Loco in 2000 was 45 years old. About 19.3% of the people were under 18 years old.
Famous People from Loco
- Robert McMurtry (1950–2012) was an author and painter. He was known for his art and writing.
See also
In Spanish: Loco (Oklahoma) para niños
