Lookeba, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Lookeba, Oklahoma
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Location of Lookeba, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Caddo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,335 ft (407 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 78 |
| • Density | 307.09/sq mi (118.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73053
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| Area code(s) | 405 |
| FIPS code | 40-44000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412913 |
Lookeba is a small town in Caddo County, Oklahoma, United States. In 2020, about 78 people lived there. The town's name is a mix of the names of three people who helped start it: Lowe, Kelley, and Baker.
Where is Lookeba?
Lookeba is located in the northern part of Caddo County. U.S. Route 281 runs just west of the town. This road goes north about 12 miles (19 km) to Interstate 40, which is a major highway. It also goes south about 4 miles (6 km) to Binger. A stream called Sugar Creek flows past the east side of the town.
The town covers a total area of about 0.25 square miles (0.66 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Lookeba
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 217 | — | |
| 1920 | 240 | 10.6% | |
| 1930 | 312 | 30.0% | |
| 1940 | 279 | −10.6% | |
| 1950 | 206 | −26.2% | |
| 1960 | 158 | −23.3% | |
| 1970 | 165 | 4.4% | |
| 1980 | 221 | 33.9% | |
| 1990 | 141 | −36.2% | |
| 2000 | 131 | −7.1% | |
| 2010 | 166 | 26.7% | |
| 2020 | 78 | −53.0% | |
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In 2000, a census (a count of the population) showed that 131 people lived in Lookeba. There were 45 households, meaning 45 groups of people living together. About 34 of these were families.
The population density was about 518 people per square mile (200 people per square kilometer). This means that for every square mile, there were about 518 people living there.
The people living in Lookeba came from different backgrounds. Most residents were White, with some Native American and people from other races also living in the town. About 20% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 31% of the people in Lookeba were under 18 years old. About 16% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in the town was 30 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 95 males.
