Porter, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Porter, Oklahoma
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| Motto(s):
"Peach Capital of Oklahoma"
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Location of Porter, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Wagoner |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.71 sq mi (4.43 km2) |
| • Land | 1.71 sq mi (4.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 561 |
| • Density | 327.88/sq mi (126.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74454
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| Area code(s) | 539/918 |
| FIPS code | 40-60150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1096842 |
Porter is a small town in Wagoner County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It is known as "The Peach Capital of Oklahoma" because of its many peach orchards. In 2020, about 561 people lived in Porter.
Where is Porter Located?
Porter is found in the state of Oklahoma. Its exact location is 35°52′3″N 95°31′19″W / 35.86750°N 95.52194°W.
The town covers a total area of about 4.43 square kilometers (1.71 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
How Many People Live in Porter?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 637 | — | |
| 1920 | 597 | −6.3% | |
| 1930 | 525 | −12.1% | |
| 1940 | 562 | 7.0% | |
| 1950 | 562 | 0.0% | |
| 1960 | 492 | −12.5% | |
| 1970 | 624 | 26.8% | |
| 1980 | 642 | 2.9% | |
| 1990 | 588 | −8.4% | |
| 2000 | 574 | −2.4% | |
| 2010 | 566 | −1.4% | |
| 2020 | 561 | −0.9% | |
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The number of people living in Porter has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census reports:
- In 1910, there were 637 people.
- By 2000, the population was 574.
- In 2010, it was 566.
- The most recent count in 2020 showed 561 residents.
In 2000, there were 229 households in Porter. About 34.5% of these households had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 2.5 people. The median age of people in Porter was 34 years old.
Education in Porter
Students living in Porter attend schools that are part of the Porter Consolidated Schools district.
See also
In Spanish: Porter (Oklahoma) para niños
