Olustee, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Olustee, Oklahoma
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Location of Olustee, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.83 sq mi (2.16 km2) |
| • Land | 0.83 sq mi (2.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,332 ft (406 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 468 |
| • Density | 561.82/sq mi (216.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73560
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-55450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413080 |
Olustee is a small town located in Jackson County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, about 468 people lived there.
The name "Olustee" comes from a Seminole word. It means "pond" or "black water." This name was taken from the Battle of Olustee in Florida.
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Exploring Olustee's Location
Olustee is found in the southwestern part of Oklahoma. It is about 14 miles (23 km) southwest of a larger city called Altus, Oklahoma. You can reach Olustee by taking Oklahoma State Highway 6.
How Big is Olustee?
The town of Olustee covers a total area of about 0.8 square miles (2.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
Olustee's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Olustee has changed over many years. Every ten years, the United States counts its population in a process called a census. This helps us see how towns grow or shrink.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 850 | — | |
| 1920 | 665 | −21.8% | |
| 1930 | 651 | −2.1% | |
| 1940 | 248 | −61.9% | |
| 1950 | 455 | 83.5% | |
| 1960 | 463 | 1.8% | |
| 1970 | 819 | 76.9% | |
| 1980 | 721 | −12.0% | |
| 1990 | 701 | −2.8% | |
| 2000 | 680 | −3.0% | |
| 2010 | 607 | −10.7% | |
| 2020 | 468 | −22.9% | |
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Who Lives in Olustee?
In 2000, there were 680 people living in Olustee. These people lived in 250 different homes. Most of these homes (185) were families.
Many homes had children under 18 living there. About 55% of homes were married couples. Some homes had a single parent, usually a mother.
The people in Olustee come from different backgrounds. Most residents were White. Some were African American, Native American, or Asian. Many people also identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in Olustee
The town has people of all ages. About one-third of the population was under 18 years old. About 12% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in Olustee was 33 years old.
For every 100 females, there were about 92 males in the town. This gives us an idea of the age and gender balance.
