Stony Point, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Stony Point, Oklahoma
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 Stony Point, Oklahoma
Location in Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Sequoyah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.72 sq mi (58.85 km2) |
| • Land | 22.68 sq mi (58.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,322 ft (403 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 176 |
| • Density | 7.76/sq mi (3.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-70575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853484 |
Stony Point is a small community in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the government for statistics, but it doesn't have its own city government. Stony Point is part of the larger Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2020, about 176 people lived there.
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Exploring Stony Point's Location
Stony Point is located in the state of Oklahoma. According to government information, the total area of this community is about 22.9 square miles (58.85 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 22.8 square miles (58.75 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Stony Point?
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| 2020 | 176 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 177 people living in Stony Point. These people made up 66 households and 54 families. The community had about 7.7 people per square mile. There were also 88 housing units available.
Most people in Stony Point identified as White (about 56%). A good number were also Native American (about 28%). About 16% of the people were from two or more racial backgrounds. A small group, about 1.7%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 66 households, about one-third (33.3%) had children under 18 living there. Most households (65.2%) were married couples living together. Some households (13.6%) had a female head without a husband present. About 15.2% of all households were single individuals. A small number (7.6%) had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, each household had 2.68 people, and each family had 2.93 people.
Age Groups in the Community
The population in Stony Point was spread across different age groups:
- About 25.4% were under 18 years old.
- About 7.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Stony Point was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were about 116 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 110 males.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Stony Point was $28,750 per year. For families, the average income was $33,125 per year. Males generally earned more, with an average income of $26,667, compared to $22,500 for females. The average income per person in the community was $11,652.
About 23% of families and 27.4% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 42.5% of those under 18 and 50% of those 65 or older.
