O'Kean, Arkansas facts for kids
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O'Kean, Arkansas
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AR 90 in O'Kean
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Location of O'Kean in Randolph County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Randolph |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.64 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 192 |
| • Density | 188.24/sq mi (72.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72449
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-51500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407040 |
O'Kean is a small town located in Randolph County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 192 people lived there. It is known for its quiet community and historical roots in the region.
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History of O'Kean
O'Kean was first settled a long time ago, even before the American Civil War (which happened from 1861 to 1865). The town got its name from Father James O'Kean. He was a priest from St. Paul's Catholic Church. He often visited the community while traveling to a nearby town called Pocahontas.
In the 1870s, O'Kean grew quickly. This happened when the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway was built through the area. Many businesses started up, including one that made railroad ties. These are the wooden or concrete supports that hold the train tracks in place. O'Kean officially became an incorporated town in 1913. This means it became an official city with its own local government.
Geography of O'Kean
O'Kean is located in the northeastern part of Arkansas. It shares a border with Greene County to its east. The town is also just one mile north of Lawrence County.
The main part of O'Kean is found where two important roads meet. These are Arkansas Highway 90 and Arkansas Highway 34. This intersection is southeast of the larger town of Pocahontas.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 2.6 square kilometers (1.0 square mile). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water within the town limits.
Highways in O'Kean
- Highway 34
- Highway 90
Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 205 | — | |
| 1930 | 184 | −10.2% | |
| 1940 | 138 | −25.0% | |
| 1950 | 165 | 19.6% | |
| 1960 | 137 | −17.0% | |
| 1970 | 244 | 78.1% | |
| 1980 | 291 | 19.3% | |
| 1990 | 250 | −14.1% | |
| 2000 | 201 | −19.6% | |
| 2010 | 194 | −3.5% | |
| 2020 | 192 | −1.0% | |
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The population of O'Kean has changed over the years. In 1920, there were 205 people. The population reached its highest point in 1980 with 291 residents. By 2020, the population was 192 people.
In 2000, there were 201 people living in O'Kean. These people lived in 85 households, and 58 of those were families. The town had about 77.6 people per square kilometer (200.5 per square mile). Most of the people living in O'Kean were White (96.52%). A small number were from two or more races (2.99%).
About 25.9% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (65.9%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.36 people. The average family had 2.90 people.
The town's population was spread out by age. About 20.4% were under 18 years old. About 31.8% were between 45 and 64 years old. The median age in O'Kean was 42 years. This means half the people were younger than 42 and half were older. For every 100 females, there were about 91 males.
Education in O'Kean
The town of O'Kean is part of the Greene County Tech School District. This district also covers a part of southeast Randolph County. Students from O'Kean attend schools in Paragould. Greene County Tech High School is the local high school for students in the area.
In the past, O'Kean had its own school district. It had both elementary and high school buildings. Later, the Delaplaine School District took over the O'Kean district. The O'Kean High School then closed. In 1962, the O'Kean Elementary School also closed. Students then went to Delaplaine Elementary School and Delaplaine High School.
On July 1, 2004, the Delaplaine district joined with the Greene County Tech School District. In 2007, the Greene County district closed the Delaplaine schools. After that, students from O'Kean started going to the schools in Paragould.
See also
In Spanish: O'Kean (Arkansas) para niños
