Mustang, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Mustang, Oklahoma
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Location of Mustang, Oklahoma
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 Mustang, Oklahoma
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Canadian |
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| • Type | Council-manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.01 sq mi (31.10 km2) |
| • Land | 11.98 sq mi (31.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,335 ft (407 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 19,879 |
| • Density | 1,658.80/sq mi (640.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73064
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| Area code(s) | 405 |
| FIPS code | 40-50100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411202 |
Mustang is a city located in the southeastern part of Canadian County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It is part of the larger Oklahoma City area. In 2020, about 19,879 people lived in Mustang. This was a 14.3% increase from 2010. Today, Mustang is mostly known as a place where people live and then travel to Oklahoma City for work.
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Mustang's Early Days
The first post office in Mustang opened in 1895. However, the town was not officially started until November 1901. This is when Charles G. Jones, who used to be the mayor of Oklahoma City, officially planned out the town. In the same year, a railroad line was built through Mustang. This line connected Oklahoma City to Chickasha.
City Location and Size
Mustang is located in the state of Oklahoma. The city covers a total area of about 12 square miles (31 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part being water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 107 | — | |
| 1940 | 214 | 100.0% | |
| 1950 | 210 | −1.9% | |
| 1960 | 198 | −5.7% | |
| 1970 | 2,637 | 1,231.8% | |
| 1980 | 7,496 | 184.3% | |
| 1990 | 10,434 | 39.2% | |
| 2000 | 13,156 | 26.1% | |
| 2010 | 17,398 | 32.2% | |
| 2020 | 19,879 | 14.3% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 22,232 | 27.8% | |
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In 2000, about 13,156 people lived in Mustang. There were 4,721 households, which are groups of people living together. The city had about 1,096 people per square mile. Most people in Mustang were White (91.63%). There were also Native American, Asian, and African American residents. About 3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (42.6%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (66.6%) were married couples. The average age in the city was 34 years old. About 29.6% of the people were under 18.
How Mustang's Economy Grew
For a long time, Mustang's economy was mostly about farming. Farmers grew crops like wheat, oats, corn, and cotton. They also grew sweet potatoes, watermelons, and cantaloupes. Until the 1920s, fruit orchards, especially peaches, were very important.
In the 1940s, dairy and beef farming became more popular. Then, in the 1960s, Mustang started to change. It became a "bedroom community." This means many people who live in Mustang travel to Oklahoma City for their jobs.
Schools in Mustang
Mustang Public Schools is the main school district for the city. It also covers some areas of Oklahoma City nearby. Mustang High School is the only high school in the district. It is also the largest high school in Canadian County.
Sports and Teams
Mustang is home to the Canadian Valley Rangerettes Mounted Drill Team. This team performs amazing routines on horseback. They have won the United States Equestrian Drill Association National Open Drill Champions three times. They won the top prize, the SportsQuest Cup, in 2008, 2009, and 2011. The team also won the Kessler prize in 2012.
Fun Places to Visit
Wild Horse Park is a very important place in Mustang. It has the city hall and two playgrounds for kids. There is also a special memorial for people who served in the U.S. armed forces. The park has a baseball stadium, a pond, and even a water park.
You can also find the town center here, which includes a library and a senior citizens center. There's a dog park and a soccer field too. Wild Horse Park is often used for town events. Every 4th of July, fireworks are set off here.
Famous People from Mustang
- Dan Bailey, a kicker for the Minnesota Vikings football team
- Dennis Byrd, a defensive lineman for the New York Jets football team
- Josh Cooper, a wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns football team
- Kendall Cross, an Olympic gold medalist in freestyle wrestling
- Shane Hamman, an Olympic powerlifter
- Bartees Strange, a musician
See also
In Spanish: Mustang (Oklahoma) para niños
