Stuart, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Stuart, Oklahoma
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Location of Stuart, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Hughes |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 180 |
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(2019)
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166 |
| • Density | 610.29/sq mi (235.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74570
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| Area code(s) | 539/918 |
| FIPS code | 40-71050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1098590 |
Stuart is a town in southeastern Hughes County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 180 at the 2010 census, down from 220 in 2000.
Geography
Stuart is located at 34°54′3″N 96°6′0″W / 34.90083°N 96.10000°W (34.900839, -96.100035).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 535 | — | |
| 1940 | 340 | −36.4% | |
| 1950 | 303 | −10.9% | |
| 1960 | 271 | −10.6% | |
| 1970 | 294 | 8.5% | |
| 1980 | 235 | −20.1% | |
| 1990 | 228 | −3.0% | |
| 2000 | 220 | −3.5% | |
| 2010 | 180 | −18.2% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 166 | −7.8% | |
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As of the census of 2000, there were 220 people, 92 households, and 65 families residing in the town. The population density was 797.1 people per square mile (303.4/km2). There were 107 housing units at an average density of 387.7 per square mile (147.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 84.55% White, 13.18% Native American, and 2.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.09% of the population.
There were 92 households, out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.9% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 23.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $22,222, and the median income for a family was $29,375. Males had a median income of $22,250 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,569. About 18.8% of families and 20.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.6% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.
Stuart School
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Stuart Public School lies in the heart of Stuart. Its superintendent is Mr. Bill SanMillan, Highschool & Elementary Principal Mr. Tracy Blasengame, and Counselor Mrs. Dawn Blasengame.
GTL!
Economy
According to the Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture, 93.6 percent of Stuart's employed residents commute to jobs in other cities and towns. There are no large-scale employers in Stuart.
Education
Stuart Public Schools is the school district of the town. It operates a single school, Stuart Public School. which teaches pupils from pre-kindergarten through high school.
See also
In Spanish: Stuart (Oklahoma) para niños
