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Luther, Oklahoma
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Location in Oklahoma County and the state of Oklahoma.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Oklahoma |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.76 sq mi (40.82 km2) |
| • Land | 15.76 sq mi (40.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,492 |
| • Density | 94.66/sq mi (36.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73054
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| Area code(s) | 405 |
| FIPS code | 40-44500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412925 |
Luther is a small town in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States. It is part of the larger Oklahoma City area. In 2020, about 1,492 people lived there.
The town of Luther was started by a man named Charles Gasham "Gristmill" Jones. He bought and sold the land that became the town. Luther was named after his son from his first marriage.
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Geography of Luther
Luther is located in Oklahoma and covers an area of about 40.82 square kilometers (15.76 square miles). All of this area is land.
The town is found in a natural area called the Cross Timbers ecoregion. This region is known for its mix of forests and grasslands. Luther is also part of the "Frontier Country" tourism region, which highlights the history and culture of central Oklahoma.
People of Luther
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 310 | — | |
| 1920 | 601 | 93.9% | |
| 1930 | 613 | 2.0% | |
| 1940 | 425 | −30.7% | |
| 1950 | 409 | −3.8% | |
| 1960 | 517 | 26.4% | |
| 1970 | 836 | 61.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,159 | 38.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,560 | 34.6% | |
| 2000 | 612 | −60.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,221 | 99.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,492 | 22.2% | |
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In 2010, Luther had 1,221 people living in 445 homes. About 329 of these were families. The population has grown quite a bit since 2000, when there were 612 people.
Most people in Luther are White (about 77.78%). There are also African American (11.11%), Native American (5.88%), and people of two or more races (4.41%). A small number (1.63%) are Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (39.5%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (52.6%) were married couples. The average home had about 2.68 people. The average family had about 3.22 people.
The people in Luther are of different ages. About 32.4% are under 18. About 12.3% are 65 or older. The average age in Luther is 35 years old.
Getting Around Luther
Luther is located northeast of Oklahoma City. It is on Oklahoma State Highway 66, which used to be part of the famous U.S. Route 66.
In 1953, the Turner Turnpike opened. This new highway allowed people to travel faster between Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Because of this, Luther was not on the main route anymore.
However, in 2011, a new highway exit opened near Luther. This exit connects Luther to I-35. It makes it easier for people to travel between Luther and Oklahoma City.
Famous People from Luther
- George Blackerby – a professional baseball player.
- Jake Dunn – a baseball player in the Negro leagues.
See also
- In Spanish: Luther (Oklahoma) para niños
