Narcissa, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Narcissa, Oklahoma
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Location within Ottawa County and the state of Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Ottawa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.14 sq mi (10.72 km2) |
| • Land | 4.14 sq mi (10.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 92 |
| • Density | 22.23/sq mi (8.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-50200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408901 |
Narcissa is a small community in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the United States Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. In 2020, 92 people lived in Narcissa.
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History of Narcissa
Narcissa has a connection to the famous U.S. Route 66. This historic highway once passed right through the community. A building called the Narcissa D-X Gas Station is a special landmark here. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is an important place because of its history.
Geography and Location
Narcissa is located in the northeastern part of Oklahoma. It is about five miles south-southwest of a larger city called Miami.
The community is easy to reach by road. It is served by US Route 59 and Oklahoma State Highway 25. Also, Interstate 44 is just to its west.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Narcissa covers an area of about 4.1 square miles (10.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
Narcissa is part of the larger Joplin, Missouri metropolitan area. This means it is connected to the economic and social life of that bigger region.
Here is how the population of Narcissa has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 100 | — | |
| 2010 | 101 | 1.0% | |
| 2020 | 92 | −8.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 100 people living in Narcissa. There were 41 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of these were families. The average household had about 2 to 3 people.
The people living in Narcissa came from different backgrounds. Most residents were White, and some were Native American or Asian. A small number of people were of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
The population included people of all ages. About a quarter of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was 42 years. This means half the people were younger than 42 and half were older.
Education in Narcissa
Students living in Narcissa attend schools that are part of the Afton Public Schools district.
See also
In Spanish: Narcissa (Oklahoma) para niños
