Rosston, Oklahoma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rosston, Oklahoma
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Location in Harper County and the state of Oklahoma.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Harper |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,133 ft (650 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 52 |
| • Density | 189.78/sq mi (73.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73855
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-64050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412579 |
Rosston is a small town located in Harper County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, the census counted 52 people living there. It's a quiet place with a unique story behind its name!
History of Rosston
The town of Rosston has an interesting, though not fully clear, story about how it got its name. It all started with two best friends, Bella Norvig and Sarah Rosston. They traveled together on the Santa Fe Trail. During their journey, they both fell in love with the same man. His name has been lost over time.
When they reached the spot where Rosston is now, the two friends had a big argument. Sarah won the argument. After Bella left, Sarah declared that the spot would be named Rosston. She and the man then lived there.
There is also an important historical site nearby called the Old Settler's Irrigation Ditch. This ditch is listed on the National Register of Historic Places listings in Beaver County, Oklahoma.
Geography of Rosston
Rosston is located in Harper County, Oklahoma. The United States Census Bureau says that the town covers about 0.3 square miles (0.71 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Rosston has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 181 | — | |
| 1930 | 185 | 2.2% | |
| 1940 | 143 | −22.7% | |
| 1950 | 85 | −40.6% | |
| 1960 | 58 | −31.8% | |
| 1970 | 56 | −3.4% | |
| 1980 | 66 | 17.9% | |
| 1990 | 54 | −18.2% | |
| 2000 | 66 | 22.2% | |
| 2010 | 31 | −53.0% | |
| 2020 | 52 | 67.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In the year 2000, there were 66 people living in Rosston. These people lived in 23 different homes, and 14 of these were families. Most of the people in Rosston were White. A small number were from other races. About 10% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 26% of the homes had children under 18 living there. About 43% of the homes were married couples. Some homes had a single female parent. Other homes were made up of people who were not families. About 30% of all homes had just one person living there. Some of these were people aged 65 or older living alone.
The age of people in Rosston in 2000 was spread out. About 39% were under 18 years old. About 21% were between 25 and 44 years old. The median age was 32 years old. This means half the people were younger than 32 and half were older. For every 100 females, there were about 127 males.
See also
In Spanish: Rosston (Oklahoma) para niños
