Paden, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Paden, Oklahoma
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Location of Paden, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Okfuskee |
| Government | |
| • Type | City Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2) |
| • Land | 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
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| • Total | 419 |
| • Density | 950.11/sq mi (367.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74860
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| Area code(s) | 405 |
| FIPS code | 40-56800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413097 |
Paden is a small town located in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, about 419 people lived there. The town got its name from Paden Tolbert, who was a U.S. Deputy Marshal in the early 1900s.
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About Paden
Where Paden is Located
Paden is in the state of Oklahoma. It is part of Okfuskee County. The town covers a total area of about 0.45 square miles (1.16 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.
There is also a place called Micawber near Paden. Micawber used to be a town, but it disappeared in the 1930s. Today, only the Micawber Cemetery remains. It is located north-northeast of Paden.
How Many People Live Here
The number of people living in Paden has changed over the years. In 1910, there were 419 people. The population grew to 620 by 1940. By 2020, the population was 419 again.
In 2010, there were 461 people living in Paden. These people lived in 199 different homes. About 134 of these homes were families.
The average home in Paden had about 2.32 people. The average family had about 2.81 people.
Age Groups in Paden
The people in Paden are of different ages. About 25% of the population was under 18 years old. About 15.7% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Paden was 35 years old.
Notable People from Paden
Some well-known people have connections to Paden:
- Ed Baecht: He was a professional baseball player. He was born in Paden.
- Dan Boren: He used to be a U.S. Congressman. He was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, but he later lived in Paden.
See also
In Spanish: Paden (Oklahoma) para niños
