Optima, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Optima, Oklahoma
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Location in Texas County and state of Oklahoma.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Texas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.53 sq mi (1.38 km2) |
| • Land | 0.53 sq mi (1.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,022 ft (921 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 338 |
| • Density | 634.15/sq mi (245.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73945
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-55850 |
Optima is a small town located in Texas County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, about 338 people lived there.
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Where is Optima Located?
Optima is found in the Oklahoma Panhandle. It is about nine miles northeast of Guymon. You can reach Optima by following U.S. Route 54.
The Beaver River flows about two miles south of the town. This river then enters Optima Lake about nine miles to the southeast. The Union Pacific Railroad also passes through Optima.
The United States Census Bureau says that Optima covers about 0.4 square miles (1.38 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Who Lives in Optima?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 115 | — | |
| 1940 | 69 | −40.0% | |
| 1950 | 97 | 40.6% | |
| 1960 | 64 | −34.0% | |
| 1970 | 103 | 60.9% | |
| 1980 | 133 | 29.1% | |
| 1990 | 92 | −30.8% | |
| 2000 | 266 | 189.1% | |
| 2010 | 356 | 33.8% | |
| 2020 | 338 | −5.1% | |
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The number of people living in Optima has changed over the years. In 1930, there were 115 residents. The population grew to 356 people by 2010. By 2020, the population was 338.
Population in 2010
In 2010, Optima had 356 residents. Most of the people were of Hispanic background, making up 76.1% of the population. Non-Hispanic white people made up 20.2%. About 1.4% were Native American. Also, 4.8% of residents reported having two or more races.
Of the Hispanic population, 66.3% were Mexican. A small number were Colombian (0.3%) or Cuban (0.3%).
Population in 2000
In 2000, there were 266 people living in Optima. These people lived in 78 households, and 64 of these were families. The town had about 617 people per square mile.
Most residents were White (79.32%). About 13.53% were from other races. A small number were African American (0.75%), Native American (0.38%), or Asian (0.75%). About 5.26% were from two or more races. Nearly half of the population (48.12%) was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (56.4%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (73.1%) were married couples. The average household had 3.41 people, and the average family had 3.84 people.
The median age in Optima was 25 years old. This means half the people were younger than 25 and half were older. About 39.5% of the population was under 18. Also, 11.3% were between 18 and 24. About 32.3% were between 25 and 44.
The median income for a household was $36,094 per year. For families, the median income was $40,833. The average income per person in the town was $12,388. About 11.9% of the population lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Optima (Oklahoma) para niños
