Mutual, Oklahoma facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mutual, Oklahoma
Town
Location of Mutual, Oklahoma
Country	United States
State	Oklahoma
County	Woodward
Area
• Total	0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2)
• Land	0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,877 ft (572 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	63
• Density	236.84/sq mi (91.40/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	73853
Area code(s)	580
FIPS code	40-50150
GNIS feature ID	2413031

Mutual is a small town located in Woodward County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, about 63 people lived there. The town became official in 1908. After World War I, it faced tough times due to problems in farming. It grew only a little bit during the 1970s and 1980s.

Where is Mutual Located?

Mutual is found in the state of Oklahoma. It is about 19 miles southeast of Woodward. Woodward is the main city in Woodward County.

The United States Census Bureau says that Mutual covers about 0.27 square miles (0.69 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area in the town.

A Look Back: Mutual's History

Mutual got its own post office on June 4, 1895. The town officially became a town in 1908. By 1910, Mutual had grown quite a bit. It had two churches, a bank, and a place to grind animal feed. There was also a shop for machines and a business that sold chickens and dairy products. The town even had a hotel in its early days.

Challenges and Changes

Things went well for Mutual until after World War I. At that time, farming faced many problems, which hurt the town's economy. Also, a new road, U.S. Highway 270, was built to go around the town. This meant fewer people passed through Mutual.

The town's population kept going down. However, in the 1970s and 1980s, finding and producing oil gave Mutual a small boost. By the end of the 1900s, Mutual had about half a dozen businesses and 76 residents. Some people living in Mutual traveled to Woodward or Seiling for their jobs.

People of Mutual

In 2010, the census showed that 61 people lived in Mutual. These people made up 28 households and 17 families. The town had about 231 people per square mile. There were 36 homes in total.

Most people in Mutual were White (90.2%). About 6.6% were Native American. A small number (3.3%) were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 8.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Households and Families

Out of the 28 households, about 35.7% had children under 18 living with them. Half of the households (50%) were married couples living together. About 10.7% of households had a female head with no husband. Nearly 40% of households were not families.

Almost 40% of all households were made up of single people. About 21.5% of these single people were 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.18 people in each household. The average family had 2.94 people.

Age Groups

The population in Mutual was spread out by age. About 26.2% of the people were under 18 years old. About 8.2% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 27.9%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 14.8% were between 45 and 64. Finally, 9.8% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Mutual was 37.8 years.

For every 100 females, there were about 103 males. If you looked at only adults (18 and over), for every 100 females, there were 80 males.

Income Information

In Mutual, the average income for a household was $47,250. For families, the average income was $49,472. The per capita income for the town was $24,408. This means the average income per person was this amount. No one in Mutual was reported to be living below the poverty line.

See also

In Spanish: Mutual (Oklahoma) para niños