Oakhurst, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Oakhurst, Oklahoma
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Location within Creek County, and the state of Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| Counties | Tulsa, Creek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.54 sq mi (14.34 km2) |
| • Land | 5.54 sq mi (14.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,262 |
| • Density | 408.60/sq mi (157.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74050
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| Area code(s) | 539/918 |
| FIPS code | 40-53350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1096147 |
Oakhurst is a small community in Oklahoma, a state in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP) because it's an area that the government counts for population, even though it's not officially a city. Oakhurst is located in both Creek County and Tulsa County. In 2020, about 2,262 people lived there. This was a small increase from 2,185 people in 2010.
Where is Oakhurst?
Oakhurst is found in the western part of Tulsa County and the northeastern part of Creek County. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 36°4′45″N 96°3′5″W / 36.07917°N 96.05139°W.
It is surrounded by other towns. To the east, you'll find Tulsa. Sand Springs is to the northwest, and Sapulpa is to the south. A major road, Interstate 44, goes through Oakhurst. You can get on or off this highway at exits 221 and 222. Downtown Tulsa is about 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Oakhurst. You can reach it using Interstate 244, which connects to I-44 in Oakhurst.
The area of Oakhurst is about 5.54 square miles (14.34 square kilometers). This entire area is land. Over time, Oakhurst has become a bit smaller as nearby cities have grown. For example, in 2000, its area was about 6.7 square miles (17.4 square kilometers).
A Look at Oakhurst's Past
Oakhurst was officially started in the year 1918.
Who Lives in Oakhurst?
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| 2020 | 2,262 | — | |
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Based on the census from 2000, there were 2,731 people living in Oakhurst. These people lived in 1,067 different homes, and 767 of these were families. The community had about 407 people per square mile (157 people per square kilometer). There were also 1,191 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Oakhurst in 2000 were White (81.03%). There were also people who identified as Native American (10.00%), African American (1.28%), and Asian (0.55%). Some people were from two or more races (6.33%). About 2.49% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 28.2% of the homes had children under 18 living there. More than half of the homes (55.9%) were married couples living together. About 10.4% of homes had a female head of household with no husband present. Around 28.1% of the homes were not families.
The average age of people in Oakhurst in 2000 was 38 years old.
- 24.6% of the population was under 18 years old.
- 7.8% was between 18 and 24 years old.
- 28.2% was between 25 and 44 years old.
- 26.4% was between 45 and 64 years old.
- 12.9% was 65 years old or older.
For every 100 females, there were about 97.8 males.
See also
In Spanish: Oakhurst (Oklahoma) para niños
