Sawyer, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Sawyer, Oklahoma
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Location of Sawyer, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Choctaw |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.66 sq mi (22.43 km2) |
| • Land | 8.57 sq mi (22.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| Elevation | 440 ft (130 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 340 |
| • Density | 39.66/sq mi (15.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74756
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-65650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413264 |
Sawyer is a small town in Choctaw County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2010, about 321 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 340 people.
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A Look Back at Sawyer
Sawyer is in an area that was once part of the Choctaw Nation. This was a large area where the Choctaw people lived and had their own government. Sawyer was specifically located in a part called Kiamitia County.
On November 4, 2022, a very strong tornado, called an EF4 tornado, passed just east of Sawyer. This storm was part of a larger tornado outbreak.
Where is Sawyer Located?
Sawyer is found in the eastern part of Choctaw County. It sits near the Kiamichi River at a place called Hugo Dam. The town's boundaries stretch north along the east side of Hugo Lake. They also reach west to touch the southwest side of the lake.
Roads and Travel
U.S. Route 70 goes right through Sawyer. If you drive west on this road for about 8 miles (13 km), you will reach Hugo. Hugo is the main city and county seat of Choctaw County. If you drive east for about 6 miles (10 km) on the same road, you will get to Fort Towson.
Size of the Town
The United States Census Bureau reports that Sawyer covers a total area of about 8.8 square miles (22.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 8.6 square miles (22.4 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Sawyer?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 274 | — | |
| 2010 | 321 | 17.2% | |
| 2020 | 340 | 5.9% | |
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Let's look at how the population of Sawyer has changed over the years:
- In 2000, there were 274 people living in Sawyer.
- By 2010, the population had grown to 321 people.
- In 2020, the number of residents reached 340.
Community Snapshot in 2000
Based on the census from the year 2000, there were 274 people living in Sawyer. These people lived in 115 different homes. About 80 of these homes were families.
Most of the people in Sawyer were White. About 17% of the population identified as Native American. A small number of people were African American or from other backgrounds.
Age Groups in Sawyer
In 2000, the people in Sawyer were spread across different age groups:
- Almost 25% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 30% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 27% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the town was 39 years.
See also
In Spanish: Sawyer (Oklahoma) para niños
