Sour John, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Sour John, Oklahoma
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 Sour John, Oklahoma
Location in Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Muskogee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.68 sq mi (14.70 km2) |
| • Land | 5.68 sq mi (14.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 71 |
| • Density | 12.51/sq mi (4.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-68537 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408759 |
Sour John is a small community located in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not an officially organized town or city. In 2020, about 71 people lived there.
Where is Sour John Located?
Sour John is found in the eastern part of Oklahoma. It sits right next to Greenleaf Lake on its eastern side. You can also find it north of Oklahoma State Highway 10.
The United States Census Bureau says that Sour John covers an area of about 5.7 square miles (14.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Sour John?
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| 2020 | 71 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 61 people living in Sour John. These people lived in 23 different homes, and 18 of those were families. The area was not very crowded, with only about 10.7 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Sour John were White (about 67%). A smaller number were Native American (about 23%), and some were African American or from two or more races.
Many homes (about 39%) had children under 18 living there. Most families were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.65 people.
The people in Sour John were of different ages. About 28% were under 18 years old. About 16% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Sour John was 39 years.
In 2000, the average income for a home in Sour John was $32,500 per year. For families, the average income was $43,750. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line.
See also
- In Spanish: Sour John (Oklahoma) para niños
