Sparrowhawk, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Sparrowhawk, Oklahoma
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Location within Cherokee County and the state of Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Cherokee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.56 sq mi (14.39 km2) |
| • Land | 5.41 sq mi (14.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 202 |
| • Density | 37.37/sq mi (14.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-68951 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409293 |
Sparrowhawk is a small place in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, United States. It is called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own city government.
In 2020, 202 people lived in Sparrowhawk. Before 2010, this area was known as Scraper. The name "Scraper" came from Captain Archibald Scraper, who was a leader in the 2nd Regiment, Indian Home Guard. The current name, Sparrowhawk, comes from Sparrow Hawk Mountain, a large mountain that covers most of the area.
Geography and Location
Sparrowhawk is located in the eastern part of Cherokee County. It sits along a big curve on the west side of the Illinois River. Much of the community is on top of Sparrow Hawk Mountain. This mountain is a plateau about 1,080 feet (329 meters) high. It rises about 360 feet (110 meters) above the river.
Oklahoma State Highway 10 runs along the western edge of Sparrowhawk. This highway goes about 6 miles (10 km) southwest to Tahlequah. Tahlequah is the main town and county seat of Cherokee County. The highway also goes north about 23 miles (37 km) to the town of Kansas.
The United States Census Bureau says that Sparrowhawk covers a total area of about 5.56 square miles (14.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 5.41 square miles (14.0 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.15 square miles (0.39 square kilometers), or 2.64%, is water.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 202 | — | |
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The population of Sparrowhawk has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 191 people living here. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 202 people.
In 2000, when the area was still called Scraper, there were 475 people. These people lived in 189 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 137 of these households were families.
The people living in Scraper in 2000 came from different backgrounds:
- About 59% were White.
- About 32% were Native American.
- A smaller number were African American, Asian, or from other backgrounds.
- About 6% of people were from two or more racial backgrounds.
- About 1.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average household had about 2.5 people. The average family had about 3 people.
The population in 2000 was also spread out by age:
- About 24% were under 18 years old.
- About 6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 27% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 18% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Scraper in 2000 was 43 years.
Famous Person from Sparrowhawk
- Wilson Rawls was a well-known author. He wrote famous books like Where the Red Fern Grows and Summer of the Monkeys. He lived in the area that is now Sparrowhawk.
See also
In Spanish: Scraper (Oklahoma) para niños
