New Tulsa, Oklahoma facts for kids
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New Tulsa, Oklahoma
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Defunct Town
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Location of New Tulsa, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Wagoner |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.8 sq mi (2.2 km2) |
| • Land | 0.8 sq mi (2.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 568 |
| • Density | 675.0/sq mi (260.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74429
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| Area code(s) | 539/918 |
| FIPS code | 40-51650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1102754 |
New Tulsa was a small town in Wagoner County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 568 people lived there. The town was officially closed down in 2001 after its residents voted for it. Now, the area that was once New Tulsa is part of the nearby city of Broken Arrow.
The Story of New Tulsa
New Tulsa started as a community in Wagoner County. It was first called Oak Grove when it became an official town. But in 1968, the community decided to change its name to New Tulsa.
In 1980, only 17 people lived in New Tulsa. The local general store, which was an important place for the community, closed in 1975. Even after the store closed, more people moved to New Tulsa. By 1980, the population grew to 252 people. It continued to grow, reaching 272 people by 1990.
Where Was New Tulsa?
New Tulsa was located in Oklahoma. You can find its exact spot using coordinates: 36.099869 degrees North and 95.739074 degrees West.
The town covered a total area of about 0.9 square miles (2.2 square kilometers). All of this area was land, meaning there were no large lakes or rivers within the town's boundaries.
Who Lived in New Tulsa?
In 2000, there were 568 people living in New Tulsa. These people lived in 192 different homes, and 161 of these homes were families. The town had about 675 people per square mile (260.6 people per square kilometer). There were 198 housing units in total.
The people living in New Tulsa came from different backgrounds. Many were White, and there were also African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people identified with two or more backgrounds. A small number of residents were of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Many homes in New Tulsa had children under 18 living there, about 42.2%. Most families were married couples living together. There were also families with a female parent and no husband present. Some homes were made up of individuals or non-family groups. The average household had almost three people, and the average family had a bit more than three people.
The population in New Tulsa was spread out by age. About 32.9% of the people were under 18 years old. About 7.2% were between 18 and 24. A large group, 29.6%, were between 25 and 44. People aged 45 to 64 made up 23.9% of the population, and 6.3% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 34 years.
Learning in New Tulsa
Children living in the New Tulsa area attended schools that were part of the Broken Arrow Public Schools district.
