Quinton, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Quinton, Oklahoma
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Location of Quinton, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Pittsburg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.90 sq mi (2.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.89 sq mi (2.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 863 |
| • Density | 965.32/sq mi (372.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74561
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| Area code(s) | 539/918 |
| FIPS code | 40-61550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412520 |
Quinton is a small town in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, United States. In 2020, about 863 people lived there. The town was named after Martha Elizabeth Quinton, a well-known local Choctaw woman. Her family still lives in the area. You can find more information about the town at townofquinton.com.
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Quinton's Early Days
The first post office in Quinton opened on March 28, 1902. At that time, it was part of the Choctaw Nation, in an area called Gaines County. The town was named to honor Martha Elizabeth Quinton.
Where is Quinton Located?
Quinton is a small town covering about 0.9 square miles (2.32 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.88%, is water.
Who Lives in Quinton?
The number of people living in Quinton has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 697 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,557 | 123.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,804 | 15.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,245 | −31.0% | |
| 1950 | 951 | −23.6% | |
| 1960 | 898 | −5.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,262 | 40.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,228 | −2.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,133 | −7.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,071 | −5.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,051 | −1.9% | |
| 2020 | 863 | −17.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 1,071 people living in Quinton. These people lived in 446 homes. About 293 of these homes were families. The town had about 955 people per square mile.
Most people in Quinton identified as White (around 79.93%). A smaller number were Native American (about 16.15%). Some people were from other backgrounds, including African American and Asian. About 0.93% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
Out of the 446 homes in 2000:
- About 28.3% had children under 18 living there.
- 46.2% were married couples.
- 16.4% were homes with a single mom.
- 31.8% were people living alone.
- 18.4% had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average home had 2.33 people. The average family had 2.94 people.
Age Groups in Quinton
The people in Quinton are of all ages:
- 24.9% were under 18 years old.
- 7.6% were between 18 and 24.
- 25.1% were between 25 and 44.
- 19.2% were between 45 and 64.
- 23.2% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Quinton was 40 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 94.7 males.
How People Make a Living
In 2000, the average income for a home in Quinton was $19,531. For families, the average income was $26,912. About 22.8% of the people in Quinton lived below the poverty line. This included 29.3% of those under 18 and 24.3% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Quinton (Oklahoma) para niños
