New Alluwe, Oklahoma facts for kids
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New Alluwe, Oklahoma
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Location of New Alluwe, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Nowata |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2) |
| • Land | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 89 |
| • Density | 767.24/sq mi (297.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-51050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413041 |
New Alluwe is a small town in Nowata County, Oklahoma, United States. In 2020, about 89 people lived there. This town has an interesting history because it was created when another town had to move!
A New Home: The Story of New Alluwe
Many of the first people who lived in New Alluwe came from an older town called Alluwe. This happened in the 1950s. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built a big dam across the Verdigris River. This dam created a large body of water called Oologah Lake.
Because of the new lake, the old town of Alluwe ended up underwater. So, the people had to move and start a new community. That's how New Alluwe was born! The original town of Alluwe is now a "ghost town" at the bottom of the lake.
Where is New Alluwe?
New Alluwe was built in a new spot because of Oologah Lake. The old townsite is now covered by the lake's water.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in New Alluwe?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 116 | — | |
| 1980 | 129 | 11.2% | |
| 1990 | 83 | −35.7% | |
| 2000 | 95 | 14.5% | |
| 2010 | 90 | −5.3% | |
| 2020 | 89 | −1.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 95 people living in New Alluwe. These people made up 35 households and 29 families. The town had about 817 people per square mile (315 people per square kilometer).
The people in New Alluwe came from different backgrounds. About 54% were White, and 27% were Native American. About 19% were from two or more racial groups.
Many households (71%) were married couples living together. About 37% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.7 people.
The age of the people in town varied. About 26% were under 18 years old. About 18% were 65 years or older. The average age was 40 years old.
See also
In Spanish: New Alluwe (Oklahoma) para niños
