Lotsee, Oklahoma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lotsee
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 Lotsee
Location in Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Tulsa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| • Land | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6 |
| • Density | 352.94/sq mi (136.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| FIPS code | 40-44100 |
Lotsee is a very small town in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States. It is known for being one of the tiniest towns in Oklahoma. In 2020, only 6 people lived there. This was more than the 2 people who lived there in 2010.
The entire town is actually a large family-owned ranch. It covers about 2,000 acres (8.1 square kilometers). This ranch is called the Flying G Ranch. The owner, George Campbell, officially made it a town in 1963. The number of people living in Lotsee reached its highest point in 1970, with 16 residents. After that, the population went down to 7 people by 1980.
Geography of Lotsee
Lotsee is located very close to the Arkansas River. It is about 0.5 miles (0.8 kilometers) south of the river.
The United States Census Bureau says that the town is very small. Its total area is only 0.02 square miles (0.04 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
People of Lotsee
The number of people living in Lotsee has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 16 | — | |
| 1980 | 7 | −56.2% | |
| 1990 | 7 | 0.0% | |
| 2000 | 11 | 57.1% | |
| 2010 | 2 | −81.8% | |
| 2020 | 6 | 200.0% | |
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In 2010, the only people living in Lotsee were Lotsee Spradling and her husband, Mike. Lotsee Spradling is the daughter of the town's founder. They have said they do not plan to close down the town.
In the year 2000, there were 11 people living in Lotsee. These people made up 3 households, and all of them were families. The average size of a household and a family was about 3.67 people.
