Nicoma Park, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Nicoma Park, Oklahoma
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Nicoma Park City Hall
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Location in Oklahoma County and the state of Oklahoma.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Oklahoma |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.36 sq mi (8.70 km2) |
| • Land | 3.36 sq mi (8.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,194 ft (364 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,313 |
| • Density | 688.39/sq mi (265.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73066
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| Area code(s) | 405 |
| FIPS code | 40-51850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411255 |
Nicoma Park is a city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States. It is part of the larger Oklahoma City metropolitan area. The city's name is a mix of "Nic" from G.A. Nichols and "oma" from Oklahoma. In 2020, about 2,313 people lived in Nicoma Park.
Geography of Nicoma Park
Nicoma Park covers an area of about 3.3 square miles (8.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 1,263 | — | |
| 1970 | 2,560 | 102.7% | |
| 1980 | 2,588 | 1.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,353 | −9.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,415 | 2.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,393 | −0.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,313 | −3.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,415 people living in Nicoma Park. These people made up 943 households and 691 families. The city has a diverse population with people from many different backgrounds.
Many families live in Nicoma Park. About 30% of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.56 people.
The population includes people of all ages. About 25.5% of residents were under 18 years old. Around 16.6% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the city was 38 years.
Schools in Nicoma Park
Most students in Nicoma Park attend schools in the Choctaw/Nicoma Park Schools district. A smaller part of the city is served by Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS).
Schools located in Nicoma Park, all part of the Choctaw/Nicoma Park district, include:
- Nicoma Park Elementary School
- Nicoma Park Intermediate School
- Nicoma Park Middle School
Students from these schools usually go on to Choctaw High School.
For the part of Nicoma Park in the OKCPS district, students attend:
- Willow Brook Elementary School (PreKindergarten-Grade 1)
- Spencer Elementary School (grades 2-4)
- Rogers Intermediate School (grades 5-6)
- Star Spencer Mid-High School
See also
In Spanish: Nicoma Park (Oklahoma) para niños
