Oklahoma, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Oklahoma, Pennsylvania
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Borough
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Hancock Street residential area
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Location of Oklahoma in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
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 Oklahoma, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Westmoreland |
| Incorporated | 1931 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.64 sq mi (1.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.61 sq mi (1.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 788 |
| • Density | 1,298.19/sq mi (501.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 42-56496 |
Oklahoma is a small town, also known as a borough, located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2010, about 809 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 788.
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Where is Oklahoma, Pennsylvania?
Oklahoma is found at coordinates 40.581613 degrees north and -79.574586 degrees west.
The United States Census Bureau says that the borough covers a total area of about 0.8 square miles (1.66 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.7 square miles (1.57 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.09 square kilometers), is water.
Neighboring Towns and Areas
Oklahoma shares its land borders with two townships. To the south, it borders Washington Township. To the northwest, it borders Allegheny Township.
Across the Kiskiminetas River to the east, Oklahoma is close to several towns in Armstrong County. These include North Apollo and Apollo. You can even get to Apollo using the 1st Street Bridge. Further south, it borders Kiskiminetas Township.
Who Lives in Oklahoma, Pennsylvania?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 868 | — | |
| 1950 | 930 | 7.1% | |
| 1960 | 983 | 5.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,084 | 10.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,078 | −0.6% | |
| 1990 | 977 | −9.4% | |
| 2000 | 915 | −6.3% | |
| 2010 | 809 | −11.6% | |
| 2020 | 788 | −2.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 915 people living in Oklahoma borough. These people made up 375 households, and 270 of these were families.
Most of the people living in Oklahoma were White (about 98.91%). A smaller number were African American (0.66%), and some were from two or more races (0.44%). About 0.22% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 31.5% of the households had children under 18 years old living with them. Many households (56.0%) were married couples. About 24.5% of households had just one person living there.
The average age of people in Oklahoma was 41 years old. About 24.2% of the population was under 18. About 18.4% of the population was 65 years or older.
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Hancock Street residential area
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Location of Oklahoma in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
See also
In Spanish: Oklahoma (Pensilvania) para niños
