Rosedale, Oklahoma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rosedale, Oklahoma
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Location of Rosedale, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | McClain |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| • Land | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,060 ft (320 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 62 |
| • Density | 794.87/sq mi (306.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-64000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412577 |
Rosedale is a small town located in McClain County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, about 62 people lived there. This was a slight decrease from its population in 2010.
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Where is Rosedale Located?
Rosedale is a very small town. It covers an area of about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
You can find Rosedale along State Highway 59. This road helps people travel to and from the town.
How Many People Live in Rosedale?
The number of people living in Rosedale has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:
- 1940: 112 people
- 1950: 136 people
- 1960: 88 people
- 1970: 98 people
- 1980: 97 people
- 1990: 48 people
- 2000: 66 people
- 2010: 68 people
- 2020: 62 people
In 2000, there were 66 people living in Rosedale. There were 26 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most of these households (19) were families.
The town had about 855 people per square mile. This number tells you how crowded an area is. Most people in Rosedale in 2000 were White (86.36%). Some were from other backgrounds.
About 38.5% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (61.5%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.54 people.
Famous People from Rosedale
Even though Rosedale is a small town, some notable people have connections to it:
- Jimmy Wakely was a Country-Western singer and actor. He grew up in Rosedale.
- Willis Whitfield was a physicist and inventor. He created the "Cleanroom" which is used to make computer chips. Willis Whitfield was born in Rosedale.
See also
In Spanish: Rosedale (Oklahoma) para niños
