Paradise Hill, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Paradise Hill, Oklahoma
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Location of Paradise Hill, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Sequoyah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 73 |
| • Density | 129.89/sq mi (50.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-57150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413113 |
Paradise Hill is a small town located in the northwest part of Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It is part of the larger Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2010, the town had a population of 85 people. This was a decrease from 100 people counted in the year 2000.
History of Paradise Hill
Paradise Hill is a fairly new town. It started in 1954 along the edge of Tenkiller Ferry Lake. By 1962, there were 47 homes where people lived all the time. The town had already become an official town and had its own water system. By 1969, Paradise Hill grew even bigger by adding more land nearby.
Geography of Paradise Hill
Paradise Hill is located in Oklahoma. The United States Census Bureau reports that the town covers a total area of 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2). Most of this area, about 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2), is land. A small part, about 1.89%, is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 87 | — | |
| 1980 | 154 | 77.0% | |
| 1990 | 88 | −42.9% | |
| 2000 | 100 | 13.6% | |
| 2010 | 85 | −15.0% | |
| 2020 | 73 | −14.1% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 100 people living in Paradise Hill. These people lived in 45 households, and 31 of these were families. The town had about 191.6 people per square mile. There were also 105 housing units available.
The people living in Paradise Hill in 2000 included 76% White people and 6% Native American people. About 1% were from other racial groups, and 17% were from two or more races. About 4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The age of the people in town was spread out. About 17% were under 18 years old. About 29% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 48 years.
See also
In Spanish: Paradise Hill (Oklahoma) para niños
