May, Oklahoma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
May, Oklahoma
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The highway into May from the east, April 2024
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Location in Harper County and the state of Oklahoma.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Harper |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,041 ft (622 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 29 |
| • Density | 169.59/sq mi (65.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73851
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-47000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412964 |
May is a small town located in Harper County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 29 people.
Where is May, Oklahoma?
May is found on U.S. Highway 412. It is also at the crossing of State Highway 46. The town is about 26 miles northwest of Woodward.
May covers a small area of about 0.17 square miles (0.44 square kilometers). All of this area is land. For many years, May was served by the Northwestern District of the Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad. This train line stopped running in January 1973.
How Has May's Population Changed?
The number of people living in May has changed a lot over the years. Here's a quick look:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 324 | — | |
| 1930 | 258 | −20.4% | |
| 1940 | 239 | −7.4% | |
| 1950 | 143 | −40.2% | |
| 1970 | 91 | — | |
| 1990 | 42 | — | |
| 2000 | 33 | −21.4% | |
| 2010 | 39 | 18.2% | |
| 2020 | 29 | −25.6% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 33 people living in May. These people lived in 17 different homes. Seven of these homes were families. The population density was about 183 people per square mile. All the people living in May were identified as White. About 3% of the people were also identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 18% of the people were under 18 years old. About 12% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in May was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 120 males. No one in May was living below the poverty line in 2000.
Images for kids
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Abandoned houses in May, April 2024
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Vacant commercial buildings in May
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Dilapidated former home in May, in April 2024
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Abandoned grain silo, April 2024
See also
In Spanish: May (Oklahoma) para niños
