Phillips, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Phillips, Oklahoma
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Location of Phillips, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Coal |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.53 sq mi (1.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.53 sq mi (1.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 122 |
| • Density | 232.38/sq mi (89.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74538
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-58500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413128 |
Phillips is a small town located in Coal County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, about 122 people lived there.
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History of Phillips
How Phillips Got Its Name
The town of Phillips got its name from Henry L. Phillips. He was a person who worked with coal mines in the area.
Early Days: Post Office and Indian Territory
A post office opened in Phillips on April 2, 1892. At that time, this area was known as Indian Territory. This was before Oklahoma became a state. The post office stayed open for many years but closed on April 2, 1927.
When Phillips was first founded, it was part of Atoka County. This county was part of the Choctaw Nation, a large area belonging to the Choctaw people.
Geography of Phillips
Where is Phillips Located?
Phillips is found in the southeastern part of Coal County, Oklahoma. It's a small town with a total area of about 1.3 square kilometers (which is about 0.5 square miles). All of this area is land.
Main Roads and Nearby Towns
U.S. Route 75 is an important road that goes right through Phillips. If you travel north on this road for about 2.5 miles (4 kilometers), you will reach Coalgate. Coalgate is the main town, or county seat, for Coal County. If you go south on the same road for about 2.5 miles (4 kilometers), you will arrive in Lehigh.
People of Phillips
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Phillips has changed a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at the population at different times:
- In 1910, there were 680 people.
- By 1920, the population grew to 972.
- In 1960, it dropped to 91 people.
- In 2010, there were 135 people.
- In 2020, the population was 122 people.
Who Lives in Phillips? (Based on 2000 Data)
According to information from the year 2000, there were 150 people living in Phillips.
- Most people (about 65%) were White.
- About 20% were Native American.
- About 15% were from two or more racial backgrounds.
- A very small number (less than 1%) were Hispanic or Latino.
There were 58 households in the town. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
- About 34% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Half of the households (50%) were married couples living together.
- About 24% of all households were made up of people living alone.
The average age of people in Phillips in 2000 was 34 years old. About 28% of the population was under 18 years old.
Money and Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Phillips was $33,750 per year. For families, the average income was $36,667 per year.
Some people in Phillips lived below the poverty line. This means their income was very low. About 21.9% of all people in Phillips, including 15.6% of those under 18, lived below the poverty line in 2000.
See also
In Spanish: Phillips (Oklahoma) para niños
