North Enid, Oklahoma facts for kids
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North Enid, Oklahoma
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Location in Garfield County and the state of Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Garfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.34 sq mi (6.07 km2) |
| • Land | 2.34 sq mi (6.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,260 ft (380 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,003 |
| • Density | 428.27/sq mi (165.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-52600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413053 |
North Enid is a small town in Garfield County, Oklahoma, United States. In 2020, about 1,003 people lived there. This town is part of the Chisholm school district. North Enid was once the first railroad town in the area during a time called the Enid–Pond Creek Railroad War.
Where is North Enid?
North Enid is located in the northern part of Garfield County. It is surrounded on three sides (west, south, and east) by the city of Enid, which is the main city in the county.
Several important roads run near North Enid. U.S. Route 64 goes along the western side of the town. It leads south into the center of Enid. Other highways, U.S. Route 60 and U.S. Route 81, join US 64 from the west. These three highways together form the northern part of the town's western border.
The town covers an area of about 6.0 square kilometers (2.34 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 205 | — | |
| 1910 | 128 | −37.6% | |
| 1920 | 95 | −25.8% | |
| 1930 | 165 | 73.7% | |
| 1940 | 166 | 0.6% | |
| 1950 | 219 | 31.9% | |
| 1960 | 286 | 30.6% | |
| 1970 | 730 | 155.2% | |
| 1980 | 992 | 35.9% | |
| 1990 | 874 | −11.9% | |
| 2000 | 796 | −8.9% | |
| 2010 | 860 | 8.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,003 | 16.6% | |
In 2010, North Enid had 860 people. This was a small increase from 796 people in 2000.
Most people in North Enid are White (about 96.48%). There are also small groups of African American and Native American residents. About 1.63% of the population identifies with two or more races. A very small number (0.38%) are Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, there were 302 households in the town. A household is a group of people living together. Most households (75.2%) were married couples. About 33.1% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The average age of people in North Enid in 2000 was 42 years old. About 24.6% of the population was under 18. About 14.9% of the people were 65 years old or older.
Education
Students in North Enid attend schools that are part of the Chisholm Public Schools district.
See also
In Spanish: North Enid para niños
