Roland, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Roland, Oklahoma
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Location of Roland, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Sequoyah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.03 sq mi (7.84 km2) |
| • Land | 3.00 sq mi (7.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,316 |
| • Density | 1,106.44/sq mi (427.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74954
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| Area code(s) | 539/918 |
| FIPS code | 40-63800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412571 |
Roland is a town located in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It is part of the larger Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2020, the town had a population of 3,316 people. This was an increase from 3,169 people counted in 2010.
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History of Roland, Oklahoma
In the 1800s, the area where Roland now stands was a spread-out rural community. It was part of the Cherokee Nation.
How Roland Became a Town
Things changed in 1888 when the Kansas and Arkansas Valley Railway (KAVR) built a railroad line through this area. People who lived nearby started to gather and form a small town. This new town was first called either Garrison or Garrison Creek.
In 1902, a post office was opened in the town. Two years later, in 1904, the town changed its name to Roland. By 1910, the town had 228 residents.
Geography of Roland
Roland is located in eastern Oklahoma. It is about 4 miles (6 km) east of Muldrow. The town is also about 6 miles (10 km) west of Fort Smith.
Land and Water Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 2.7 square miles (7.0 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.6 square miles (6.7 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water.
Population of Roland
The population of Roland has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the town during different census years:
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| 1910 | 228 | — | |
| 1920 | 271 | 18.9% | |
| 1930 | 212 | −21.8% | |
| 1940 | 311 | 46.7% | |
| 1950 | 443 | 42.4% | |
| 1960 | 100 | −77.4% | |
| 1970 | 827 | 727.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,472 | 78.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,481 | 68.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,842 | 14.6% | |
| 2010 | 3,169 | 11.5% | |
| 2020 | 3,316 | 4.6% | |
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Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 2,842 people living in Roland. These people lived in 1,055 households. About 815 of these households were families.
The average number of people in each household was 2.69. For families, the average size was 3.09 people.
Age Groups in Roland
The population in Roland was spread across different age groups.
- About 31.5% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 9.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 29.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 19.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 10.4% were 65 years old or older.
The median age in the town was 31 years old. This means half the people were younger than 31 and half were older.
Notable Person from Roland
- Joshua Wheeler (1975-2015): He was an American soldier. Joshua Wheeler was born in Roland. He sadly passed away in Iraq in 2015.
See also
In Spanish: Roland (Oklahoma) para niños
