Silo, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Silo, Oklahoma
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Location of Silo, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Bryan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 384 |
| • Density | 738.46/sq mi (285.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-67550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413283 |
Silo is a small town located in Bryan County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2010, about 331 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew to 384.
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Where is Silo?
Silo is a small town. It covers a total area of about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Silo's History
Silo has been a community for a long time. In 1900, before Oklahoma became a state, 246 people lived in Silo. When Oklahoma officially became a state in 1907, the population was 180. By 1910, the number of residents was 152. The town's population has changed quite a bit over the years.
Who Lives in Silo?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 246 | — | |
| 1910 | 152 | −38.2% | |
| 1980 | 43 | — | |
| 1990 | 249 | 479.1% | |
| 2000 | 282 | 13.3% | |
| 2010 | 331 | 17.4% | |
| 2020 | 384 | 16.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, 282 people lived in Silo. These people made up 103 households and 81 families. The town had about 542 people per square mile. There were 114 homes in total.
People and Families
Most people in Silo were White (80.14%). About 14.18% were Native American. A small number of people were from other backgrounds. About 1.77% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (36.9%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (69.9%) were married couples living together. About 18.4% of households were single individuals. The average household had 2.74 people. The average family had 3.07 people.
Age Groups
The population of Silo was spread out by age. About 26.6% of residents were under 18 years old. About 9.6% were between 18 and 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 26.2% of the population. Those aged 45 to 64 were 27.3%. About 10.3% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in Silo was 38 years old.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Silo was $39,375 per year. For families, the average income was $42,159. Men earned about $31,500 per year on average. Women earned about $26,818 per year on average. The average income per person in the town was $15,681. A small number of families (1.4%) and individuals (2.3%) lived below the poverty line.
Education in Silo
Students in Silo attend schools run by the Silo Public School District. The main school serving the town is Silo High School.
See also
In Spanish: Silo (Oklahoma) para niños
