Snake Creek, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Snake Creek, Oklahoma
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Location of Snake Creek, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Mayes |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.36 sq mi (21.64 km2) |
| • Land | 8.36 sq mi (21.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 255 |
| • Density | 30.52/sq mi (11.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-68275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408751 |
Snake Creek is a small community in Mayes County, Oklahoma, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. In 2020, about 255 people lived there.
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Where is Snake Creek?
Snake Creek is located in the state of Oklahoma. It's part of Mayes County. The area covers about 8.3 square miles (21.6 square kilometers). All of this land is dry land, with no large bodies of water within its borders.
Who Lives in Snake Creek?
The number of people living in Snake Creek has changed a bit over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 298 | — | |
| 2010 | 257 | −13.8% | |
| 2020 | 255 | −0.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 298 people living in Snake Creek. These people lived in 103 different homes. Most of the people (about 73%) were White, and a good number (about 25%) were Native American. A small percentage of people were from two or more racial backgrounds.
Families and Households
Many homes in Snake Creek were families. About 73% of homes had married couples living together. Some homes (about 32%) had children under 18 years old. The average home had almost 3 people living in it.
Age of Residents
The people in Snake Creek were of different ages.
- About 27.5% were under 18 years old.
- About 10.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 25.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 29.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Snake Creek was 34 years.
Income in Snake Creek
In 2000, the average income for a household in Snake Creek was about $31,813 per year. For families, the average income was slightly higher at $32,500. The average income for each person in the community was about $14,300. No families or people in Snake Creek were reported to be living below the poverty line at that time.
See also
In Spanish: Snake Creek (Oklahoma) para niños
