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Short, Oklahoma
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 Short, Oklahoma
Location in Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Sequoyah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.92 sq mi (28.27 km2) |
| • Land | 10.81 sq mi (28.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 290 |
| • Density | 26.83/sq mi (10.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-67400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408732 |
Short is a small community in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. Short is part of the larger Fort Smith metropolitan area, which includes cities in both Arkansas and Oklahoma. In 2000, about 328 people lived in Short.
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Geography of Short, Oklahoma
Short is located in eastern Oklahoma. It covers a total area of about 23.8 square miles (61.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.25 square kilometers), being water. This information comes from the United States Census Bureau.
Population and People in Short
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| 2020 | 290 | — | |
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Let's look at who lives in Short, based on the 2000 census.
How Many People Live Here?
In 2000, there were 328 people living in Short. These people lived in 116 different homes, and 101 of these were families. The population density was about 13.8 people per square mile. There were also 143 housing units, which means places where people could live.
Who Makes Up the Community?
The community of Short is made up of people from different backgrounds:
- About 73.48% were White.
- About 22.87% were Native American.
- A small number, 0.30%, were from other races.
- About 3.35% were from two or more races.
- About 2.13% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Households
Out of the 116 homes in Short:
- 44.0% had children under 18 years old living with them.
- 71.6% were married couples living together.
- 11.2% had a female head of the household with no husband present.
- 12.9% were not families.
- 12.1% of all homes had only one person living there.
- 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
On average, there were about 2.83 people in each home and about 3.06 people in each family.
Age Groups in Short
The people in Short are spread across different age groups:
- 30.2% were under 18 years old.
- 7.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 25.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 23.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 12.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Short was 36 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 117.2 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 112.0 males.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Short was $25,625 per year. For families, the average income was $25,938 per year. The average income for each person in Short was $9,613.
See also
In Spanish: Short (Oklahoma) para niños
