Martha, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Martha, Oklahoma
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Location of Martha, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,411 ft (430 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 162 |
| • Density | 642.86/sq mi (248.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73556
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-46700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412960 |
Martha is a small town located in Jackson County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 162 people. Martha is about 9 miles (14.5 km) north-northwest of Altus, which is the main city in Jackson County.
Location and Size
Martha is a small town in Oklahoma. It covers a total area of about 0.2 square miles (0.65 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Who Lives in Martha?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 327 | — | |
| 1940 | 242 | −26.0% | |
| 1950 | 222 | −8.3% | |
| 1960 | 243 | 9.5% | |
| 1970 | 268 | 10.3% | |
| 1980 | 219 | −18.3% | |
| 1990 | 217 | −0.9% | |
| 2000 | 205 | −5.5% | |
| 2010 | 162 | −21.0% | |
| 2020 | 162 | 0.0% | |
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The population of Martha has changed over the years. In 1930, there were 327 people living there. By 2020, the population was 162.
According to the 2000 census, there were 205 people living in Martha. Most residents were White, with some Native American and African American people also living there. About a quarter of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The town had 82 households in 2000. Many of these households included families, with about half being married couples. Some households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.5 people.
The age of people in Martha varied. About 28.8% of the population was under 18 years old. About 11.7% of the residents were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 35 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Martha (Oklahoma) para niños
