Loyal, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Loyal, Oklahoma
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Location of Loyal, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Kingfisher |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| • Land | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,116 ft (340 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 71 |
| • Density | 797.75/sq mi (308.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73756
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| Area code(s) | 405/572 |
| FIPS code | 40-44300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412923 |
Loyal is a small town located in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma, United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 71 people. It is a quiet community in the western part of the county.
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History of Loyal
Loyal has an interesting past. When the area was first settled, many people came from Germany. Because of this, the settlement was originally named "Kiel". This name came from a city in northern Germany.
However, in 1917, the United States joined World War I. During this time, there was a lot of anti-German sentiment (strong negative feelings towards Germany). Because of these feelings, the town's name was changed from Kiel to "Loyal". This new name showed support for the United States.
Geography and Location
Loyal is found in the western part of Kingfisher County. It is about 18 miles (29 km) northwest of Kingfisher. Kingfisher is the main town and county seat for the county.
The town covers a total area of about 0.09 square miles (0.23 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Loyal is located next to Cooper Creek. This creek flows east and eventually joins the Cimarron River.
Population Changes in Loyal
The number of people living in Loyal has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population counts from different years:
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| 1940 | 177 | — | |
| 1950 | 125 | −29.4% | |
| 1960 | 87 | −30.4% | |
| 1970 | 107 | 23.0% | |
| 1980 | 112 | 4.7% | |
| 1990 | 76 | −32.1% | |
| 2000 | 81 | 6.6% | |
| 2010 | 79 | −2.5% | |
| 2020 | 71 | −10.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 81 people living in Loyal. The average age of people in the town was 38 years old. About 28.4% of the population was under 18 years old.
Notable People from Loyal
- Al Brazle – He was a professional baseball player.
See also
In Spanish: Loyal (Oklahoma) para niños
