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Long, Oklahoma
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Location of Long, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Sequoyah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.63 sq mi (19.77 km2) |
| • Land | 7.61 sq mi (19.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 408 |
| • Density | 53.59/sq mi (20.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-43900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408126 |
Long is a small community located in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a place where people live that is counted by the census, but it's not officially a city or town. Long is part of the larger Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2020, about 408 people lived there.
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History of Long, Oklahoma
The community of Long was named after a respected Cherokee leader named Peter Long.
Early Days and Post Office
Long had its own post office for many years. It opened on August 22, 1894. The first person in charge of the post office was William J. Webb. The post office served the community until April 15, 1937, when it closed down.
Population in the Past
Back in 1905, a special count called the Territorial Census showed that 130 people lived in Long. This gives us an idea of how the community has grown over time.
Geography of Long
Long is located in Oklahoma. The United States Census Bureau has measured the total area of this community.
Land Area
The community of Long covers an area of about 7.7 square miles (which is about 19.77 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its official boundaries.
People of Long
The population of Long has changed over the years. The most recent count was in 2020.
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| 2020 | 408 | — | |
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Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 363 people living in Long. These people made up 125 different households, and 100 of these were families. A household means all the people living in one home, while a family means people related by blood, marriage, or adoption living together.
The community had about 47.5 people per square mile. There were also 140 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Diversity in Long
The people living in Long come from different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents were White. A smaller group identified as Native American. Some people also identified as being from two or more races. A small percentage of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Many households in Long had children under 18 living with them. Most households were married couples living together. Some households were led by a female without a husband present. A smaller number of households were made up of individuals living alone. The average number of people in a household was about 2.90, and the average family had about 3.22 people.
Age Groups
The population of Long in 2000 included people of all ages. About 30% of the people were under 18 years old. About 6.6% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Long was 35 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 113.5 males.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Long was about $40,208 per year. For families, the average income was slightly higher, around $41,597. The average income per person in the community was $13,759. About 11.4% of families and 24.5% of all people in Long lived below the poverty line. This included many young people under 18 and older adults aged 65 or more.
See also
In Spanish: Long (Oklahoma) para niños
