Pettit, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Pettit, Oklahoma
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Location within Cherokee County and the state of Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Cherokee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.23 sq mi (29.09 km2) |
| • Land | 11.22 sq mi (29.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 829 |
| • Density | 73.91/sq mi (28.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74451
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| Area code(s) | 539/918 |
| FIPS code | 40-58400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409058 |
Pettit is a small community in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined for gathering population information.
In 2010, about 954 people lived in Pettit. This was a big jump from the year 2000, when the population was 771. The community got its name from Mark and Eliza Pettit, who were among the first people to own land there.
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Where is Pettit Located?
Pettit is in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. According to the United States Census Bureau, the entire area of Pettit covers about 11.6 square miles (about 29.09 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
The community is located near Lake Tenkiller on its southeast side. There's a spot called Pettit Bay Public Use Area right across the lake from the main community, which is a great place for outdoor activities.
Who Lives in Pettit?
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| 2020 | 829 | — | |
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Let's look at the people who live in Pettit. In the year 2000, there were 771 people living there, making up 329 households. A household means all the people living together in one home. Out of these, 227 were families.
The population density was about 66.6 people per square mile (or 25.7 people per square kilometer). This tells us how many people live in a certain amount of space. There were also 459 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Community Makeup
Most people in Pettit in 2000 were White (about 64.46%). A good number of residents were also Native American (about 24.38%). Some people were from two or more different backgrounds (about 10.89%). A small percentage were African American or from other backgrounds. About 1.04% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 329 households in 2000:
- About 27.7% had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (57.1%) were married couples living together.
- About 8.5% had a female head of the house without a husband present.
- About 31.0% were non-family households, meaning people living alone or with roommates who weren't family.
The average household had about 2.34 people, and the average family had about 2.84 people.
Age Groups
The people in Pettit were spread out across different age groups in 2000:
- About 22.7% were under 18 years old.
- About 6.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 25.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 28.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 17.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Pettit was 42 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 104.5 males.
