Longtown, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Longtown, Oklahoma
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Location of Longtown, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Pittsburg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.75 sq mi (92.58 km2) |
| • Land | 26.11 sq mi (67.64 km2) |
| • Water | 9.63 sq mi (24.95 km2) |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,659 |
| • Density | 101.82/sq mi (39.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-43975 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408127 |
Longtown is a community in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own city government. In 2020, about 2,659 people lived in Longtown.
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History of Longtown
Longtown has a rich history. When it was first established, it was part of the Choctaw Nation. This was a large area of land set aside for the Choctaw people. It was known as the Indian Territory before Oklahoma became a state. Longtown Creek helped form the border between two areas within the Choctaw Nation: Tobucksy County and Gaines County.
Geography of Longtown
Longtown is located in Oklahoma. It covers a total area of about 36.1 square miles (93.5 square kilometers). A large part of this area is land, about 26.5 square miles (68.6 square kilometers). The rest, about 9.5 square miles (24.6 square kilometers), is water. This means Longtown has many lakes, rivers, or streams nearby.
Population and People
Understanding the population helps us learn about the people who live in Longtown. This information is gathered during a census, which is a count of all people.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Longtown has changed over the years.
- In 2000, there were 2,397 people.
- By 2020, the population grew to 2,659 people.
Who Lives in Longtown?
In 2000, there were 2,397 people living in Longtown. Most people were White, making up about 88% of the population. About 7.7% of the people were Native American. A smaller number of people were African American or Asian, or identified with two or more races. About 0.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
In 2000, there were 1,101 households in Longtown. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 62% of these households were married couples living together. About 18% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households, about 26%, were made up of people living alone. About 12% of homes had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
Age of Residents
The people in Longtown are of different ages. In 2000:
- About 17% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 36% of people were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 25% of the population was 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Longtown was 52 years old. This means many adults and older people live in the community.
Income and Earnings
In 2000, the average income for a household in Longtown was about $26,813 per year. For families, the average income was about $33,060 per year. The average income for each person in Longtown was about $15,722. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line. This means their income was below a certain level.
See also
In Spanish: Longtown (Oklahoma) para niños
