Ramona, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Ramona, Oklahoma
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Location of Ramona, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.82 sq mi (2.13 km2) |
| • Land | 0.82 sq mi (2.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 630 ft (190 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 524 |
| • Density | 639.02/sq mi (246.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74061
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| Area code(s) | 539/918 |
| FIPS code | 40-61700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412524 |
Ramona is a small town located in Washington County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2010, about 535 people lived there.
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History of Ramona
The town of Ramona started with a different name, Bon-Ton. In 1899, its name was changed to Ramona. This new name honored a famous novel called Ramona by Helen Hunt Jackson.
Ramona used to be an important "oil town." This means that the town's economy was mostly based on finding and selling oil. It was also a stop for the Santa Fe railroad, which helped transport goods and people.
When the oil supply started to run out, Ramona faced challenges. There wasn't much other industry to support the town, so it began to shrink. Today, only a few businesses remain, like a garage, a bank, a medical clinic, and a small grocery store.
For about 30 years, the Washington County Sheriff's Office was in charge of keeping the town safe. This happened after the local police department stopped operating. Later, under the leadership of former mayor Robert Fiddler, the police department was started again. The town also fixed its water pipes and received money from the Cherokee Nation to repave the streets. Ramona also provides natural gas to a large Wal-Mart distribution center nearby.
More recently, when Cyle Miller was mayor, the Cherokee Nation opened the Cherokee Casino Ramona. This casino is located near U.S. Route 75. The casino has been a big help to the local economy, bringing in more money and jobs. Because of this, Ramona has also grown in size by adding more land to the town.
Geography of Ramona
Ramona is a small town that covers about 0.8 square miles (2.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Ramona
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 725 | — | |
| 1920 | 793 | 9.4% | |
| 1930 | 617 | −22.2% | |
| 1940 | 574 | −7.0% | |
| 1950 | 583 | 1.6% | |
| 1960 | 546 | −6.3% | |
| 1970 | 600 | 9.9% | |
| 1980 | 567 | −5.5% | |
| 1990 | 508 | −10.4% | |
| 2000 | 564 | 11.0% | |
| 2010 | 535 | −5.1% | |
| 2020 | 524 | −2.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 564 people living in Ramona. These people lived in 245 households, and 161 of these were families. The town had about 735 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Ramona were White (about 72.7%). About 14.7% were Native American. A small number were African American or from other backgrounds. About 1.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 31% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Almost half of the households (48.2%) were married couples. About 18.4% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Ramona was 37 years old. About 25.4% of the population was under 18. About 18.6% of the people were 65 years old or older.
Education in Ramona
Ramona is part of the Caney Valley School District. This district includes four different communities.
Notable People from Ramona
- Gary Ward, a well-known college baseball coach.
See also
In Spanish: Ramona (Oklahoma) para niños
