Quay, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Quay, Oklahoma
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Location within Pawnee County and Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| Counties | Pawnee, Payne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 39 |
| • Density | 172.57/sq mi (66.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-61450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412517 |
Quay is a small community in Oklahoma, USA. It is located right on the border between Pawnee and Payne counties. It's known as an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a recognized area, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
In the year 2000, Quay had 47 people living there. At that time, it was still a town. However, on August 23, 2000, it stopped being an official town. This is called disincorporating. The 2010 census did not count any people in Quay. But the most recent count in 2020 showed that 39 people live there.
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A Look Back: Quay's History
This community was first called Lawson. It was named after Stonewall J. Lawson, who owned the land where the town was built. A post office opened here on January 17, 1894.
The post office's name changed to Quay on February 24, 1903. This new name honored Matthew Quay, who was a Senator from Pennsylvania. At first, Quay was a farming community. Farmers grew crops and raised animals there.
The Oil Boom Years
Something big happened in the early 1920s: oil was found nearby! This discovery made Quay's population grow very fast. It went from about 100 people to around 4,000 people. Imagine how busy that must have been!
But the oil didn't last forever. When oil production slowed down, the town's population dropped. By the 1930 census, only 186 people lived in Quay. The post office closed in 1957, and the local school closed in 1965.
Famous Events in Quay
An interesting historical event happened here in 1896. A famous outlaw named Bill Doolin was killed in Quay. He was stopped by a lawman named Heck Thomas and his team.
Where is Quay? Geography Facts
Quay is a very small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the community covers about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Quay? Population Details
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| 2020 | 39 | — | |
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In 2000, when Quay was still a town, there were 47 people living there. These people lived in 15 different homes. All 15 of these homes were families.
- About 47% of the homes had children under 18 living with them.
- Most homes (87%) were married couples living together.
- A small number (7%) had a female head of the household without a husband.
The average number of people in each home was about 3.13. The average family size was also 3.13 people.
Age Groups in 2000
The people in Quay in 2000 were spread across different age groups:
- About 25.5% were under 18 years old.
- About 8.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 25.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 34.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 6.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Quay was 38 years old.
Work and Commuting
Most people who live in Quay and have jobs travel to work in other places. Many of them commute to Stillwater.
As mentioned earlier, Quay stopped being an official town in August 2000. Because of this, no population numbers were recorded for it in the 2010 census. However, the 2020 census did count 39 people living there.
See also
In Spanish: Quay (Oklahoma) para niños
