Ravia, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Ravia, Oklahoma
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Location of Ravia, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Johnston |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2) |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 464 |
| • Density | 818.34/sq mi (315.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73455
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-62000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412532 |
Ravia is a small town located in Johnston County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, about 464 people lived there.
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About Ravia's Location
Ravia is found in the southwestern part of Johnston County. A main road, Oklahoma State Highway 1, goes right through the town.
Nearby Towns and Highways
- If you travel north on Highway 1, you will reach Ada in about 44 miles (71 km).
- Going southwest for about 8 miles (13 km) on Highway 1 will take you to U.S. 177.
- Another road, State Highway 22, runs east from Ravia. It leads to Tishomingo, which is the main town for Johnston County. Tishomingo is about 4 miles (6 km) away.
Land Area
The United States Census Bureau says that Ravia covers a total area of about 0.54 square miles (1.4 km2). All of this area is land, with no water.
People of Ravia
Every ten years, the United States counts its population in what is called a census. This helps us understand how many people live in an area and what they are like.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Ravia has changed a lot over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 128 | — | |
| 1910 | 556 | 334.4% | |
| 1920 | 513 | −7.7% | |
| 1930 | 345 | −32.7% | |
| 1940 | 424 | 22.9% | |
| 1950 | 327 | −22.9% | |
| 1960 | 307 | −6.1% | |
| 1970 | 373 | 21.5% | |
| 1980 | 487 | 30.6% | |
| 1990 | 404 | −17.0% | |
| 2000 | 459 | 13.6% | |
| 2010 | 528 | 15.0% | |
| 2020 | 464 | −12.1% | |
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- In 1900, only 128 people lived in Ravia.
- The population grew quite a bit by 1910, reaching 556 people.
- By 2020, the town had 464 residents.
Who Lives in Ravia (2000 Census)
In the year 2000, there were 459 people living in Ravia. They lived in 175 different homes, and 131 of these were families.
- Most people in Ravia were White (about 71.90%).
- About 17.43% of the people were Native American.
- A small number were from other backgrounds or a mix of two or more races.
- About 0.87% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
- About 31.4% of the homes had children under 18 living there.
- More than half (53.1%) of the homes were married couples living together.
- About 14.3% of homes had a female head of the house without a husband present.
- The average home had about 2.62 people, and the average family had about 3.09 people.
Age Groups
The people in Ravia were spread across different age groups:
- About 24.4% were under 18 years old.
- About 11.8% were young adults aged 18 to 24.
- The largest group, about 27.5%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 16.1% of the people were 65 years old or older.
- The average age in Ravia was 37 years old.
Famous Person from Ravia
- Even though he wasn't born in Ravia, the famous country singer and actor Gene Autry spent part of his childhood growing up in this town.
See also
In Spanish: Ravia (Oklahoma) para niños
