Redbird Smith, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Redbird Smith, Oklahoma
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 Redbird Smith, Oklahoma
Location in Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Sequoyah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.13 sq mi (31.41 km2) |
| • Land | 12.04 sq mi (31.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 526 |
| • Density | 43.70/sq mi (16.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-62275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409151 |
Redbird Smith is a small community in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for the census, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
Redbird Smith is part of the larger Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area. This is a group of cities and towns that are closely connected. The community was named after a very important person, Redbird Smith (who was Cherokee). He started a group called the Keetoowah Nighthawk Society in what was then called Indian Territory. He also created a special place here for important ceremonies.
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Geography of Redbird Smith
Redbird Smith is located in Oklahoma. It covers a total area of about 12.1 square miles (31.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 12.0 square miles (31.2 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.23 square kilometers), is water.
People and Population
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| 2020 | 526 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 411 people living in Redbird Smith. By 2020, the population had grown to 526 people. This means more people are choosing to live in this community.
Who Lives Here?
In 2000, there were 153 households in Redbird Smith. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these households, 117 of them, were families.
- About 32% of the households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (63.4%) were married couples living together.
- A small number (7.8%) were female householders without a husband present.
- About 19.6% of homes had just one person living there.
- About 6.5% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average number of people in a household was about 2.69. For families, the average size was about 3.13 people.
Age Groups
The people in Redbird Smith come from different age groups. In 2000:
- About 30.2% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 4.1% were young adults aged 18 to 24.
- About 26.5% were adults aged 25 to 44.
- About 27.5% were older adults aged 45 to 64.
- About 11.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Redbird Smith was 37 years old.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Redbird Smith was $35,563 per year. For families, the average income was $36,750. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in the community was $12,581.
About 15.4% of families and 17.3% of all people in Redbird Smith lived below the poverty line. This included about 24.3% of children under 18 and 12.5% of people aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Redbird Smith (Oklahoma) para niños
