Soper, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Soper, Oklahoma
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Location of Soper, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Choctaw |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 532 ft (162 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 225 |
| • Density | 896.41/sq mi (346.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74759
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-68500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413304 |
Soper is a small town located in Choctaw County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2010, about 261 people lived there. The town got its name from Pliny L. Soper. He was a lawyer for a railroad company called the Arkansas and Choctaw Railway.
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Soper's Early Days
When Soper was first established, it was part of a larger area. This area was known as Kiamitia County. Kiamitia County was one of the counties that made up the Apukshunnubbee District. This district was part of the Choctaw Nation.
Where is Soper?
Soper is located in the western-central part of Choctaw County. It is about 12 miles (19 km) west of Hugo. Hugo is the main town in the county. Soper is also about 10 miles (16 km) east of Boswell.
The town of Soper has a volunteer fire department. There is also a local gas station and a market. Many families have lived in the Soper area for a long time.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Soper covers a total area of about 0.7 square kilometers (0.27 sq mi). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 233 | — | |
| 1920 | 538 | 130.9% | |
| 1930 | 417 | −22.5% | |
| 1940 | 481 | 15.3% | |
| 1950 | 337 | −29.9% | |
| 1960 | 309 | −8.3% | |
| 1970 | 322 | 4.2% | |
| 1980 | 465 | 44.4% | |
| 1990 | 305 | −34.4% | |
| 2000 | 300 | −1.6% | |
| 2010 | 261 | −13.0% | |
| 2020 | 225 | −13.8% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 300 people living in Soper. These people lived in 132 households. About 29.5% of these households had children under 18 years old.
The population was spread out by age. About 28.3% of the people were under 18. About 19.0% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Soper was 36 years.
Schools in Soper
Soper has a public school system. Students from smaller nearby communities attend school in Soper. These communities include Buckhorn, Bluff, Gay, Nelson, and Sugar Creek. Many of these smaller places used to have their own schools. However, those schools closed, and now students go to Soper's schools.
The Soper High School baseball team has done very well. They have been in the state tournament many times. In 1992, they were the runner-up. In the spring of 2009, they won the state championship!
Famous People From Soper
- Ray Wylie Hubbard is a country singer and songwriter from Texas.
- Freckles Brown was a famous rodeo performer. His real name was Warren Granger Brown. He was known for riding a very difficult bull named Tornado in 1967. Freckles Brown owned and lived on a ranch near Soper.
See also
In Spanish: Soper para niños
