Slick, Oklahoma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Slick, Oklahoma
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Railroad depot at Slick, now a church
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Location within Creek County, and the state of Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Creek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.85 sq mi (20.34 km2) |
| • Land | 7.76 sq mi (20.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 151 |
| • Density | 19.47/sq mi (7.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74071
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| Area code(s) | 539/918 |
| FIPS code | 40-68000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413297 |
Slick is a small town located in Creek County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, about 151 people lived there. This was a small increase from its population in 2010.
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The Story of Slick
How Slick Started
Slick began as a busy place because of oil! In 1920, it became an "oil boom town." This means many people moved there quickly because oil was found nearby. The town was named after a man named Thomas B. Slick. He was an oilman who found oil in a well close to the area.
The Oil Boom and Bust
In the same year, a railroad called the Oklahoma-Southwestern Railway was built to reach the town. By 1922, Slick was growing fast. It had an estimated population of 2,500 to 3,500 people.
However, the oil production started to slow down in late 1923. Because of this, the railroad was no longer used by 1930. When the government first counted the people in Slick for the U.S. census in 1930, the population was only 422. This number kept going down until 1950. Since then, the population has changed a bit but stayed small.
Today, most people who live in Slick travel to other towns for work. They go to places like Bristow, Sapulpa, and Tulsa.
Where is Slick Located?
Slick is found near the Deep Fork River. It is southeast of Bristow and is located right on State Highway 16.
The town also has a public park. You can find it on the west side of State Highway 16. This park is a place where fun events like Easter Egg Hunts are held for the community.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometer). All of this area is land.
People and Population in Slick
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 422 | — | |
| 1940 | 300 | −28.9% | |
| 1950 | 151 | −49.7% | |
| 1960 | 151 | 0.0% | |
| 1970 | 171 | 13.2% | |
| 1980 | 187 | 9.4% | |
| 1990 | 124 | −33.7% | |
| 2000 | 148 | 19.4% | |
| 2010 | 131 | −11.5% | |
| 2020 | 151 | 15.3% | |
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Population Numbers Over Time
The population of Slick has changed quite a bit over the years. When it first appeared in the U.S. census in 1930, there were 422 people. By 1950, the population had dropped to 151. It has stayed around that number since then, with some small ups and downs. In 2020, the population was 151 people.
Who Lives in Slick?
In 2000, there were 148 people living in Slick. These people made up 52 households, and 35 of those were families. The town had about 335 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Slick were White (about 79.73%). There were also African American residents (about 10.81%) and Native American residents (about 8.11%). A small number of people were from other backgrounds.
Families and Ages
About 34.6% of the households in Slick had children under 18 living with them. Many households (59.6%) were married couples living together. About 28.8% of all households were made up of single individuals.
The average household had about 2.85 people, and the average family had about 3.58 people. The ages of people in Slick were spread out. About 29.7% were under 18 years old. The median age was 34 years. This means half the people were younger than 34 and half were older.
Income in Slick
In 2000, the average income for a household in Slick was $35,000 per year. For families, the average income was $37,500. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in the town was $13,554.
A small number of families (4.2%) and people (7.3%) lived below the poverty line. This included no children under 18, but about 11.8% of people over 64 years old.
Images for kids
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The old railroad depot in Slick, which is now used as a church.
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A map showing where Slick is located within Creek County, Oklahoma.
See also
In Spanish: Slick (Oklahoma) para niños
