Sugden, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Sugden, Oklahoma
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Location of Sugden, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 22 |
| • Density | 95.24/sq mi (36.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-71250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413347 |
Sugden is a small town located in Jefferson County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, only 22 people lived there.
The town started as a ranch around 1874. Two brothers, Joseph D. Sugg and Eli Calvin Sugg, owned the ranch. They opened a store called "Sugg's Den." More people moved nearby, and a small community grew. In November 1893, a post office opened, and the area was officially named Sugden. The post office closed in November 1955.
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Where is Sugden Located?
Sugden is in the southwestern part of Jefferson County. Its exact location is 34°4′53″N 97°58′43″W / 34.08139°N 97.97861°W. It is about 8 miles (13 kilometers) south of Waurika, which is the main town in the county. Sugden is also just west of US Route 81, a major road.
Land Area and Nearby Water
The United States Census Bureau says that Sugden covers a total area of about 0.23 square miles (0.60 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Sugden is on the west side of a valley. This valley has a stream called Beaver Creek. Beaver Creek flows south and eventually joins the Red River.
How Many People Live in Sugden?
The number of people living in Sugden has changed a lot over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 321 | — | |
| 1920 | 218 | −32.1% | |
| 1930 | 146 | −33.0% | |
| 1940 | 171 | 17.1% | |
| 1950 | 105 | −38.6% | |
| 1960 | 68 | −35.2% | |
| 1970 | 54 | −20.6% | |
| 1980 | 76 | 40.7% | |
| 1990 | 65 | −14.5% | |
| 2000 | 59 | −9.2% | |
| 2010 | 43 | −27.1% | |
| 2020 | 22 | −48.8% | |
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Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 59 people living in Sugden. These people lived in 20 different homes, and 18 of these were families. The town had about 273 people per square mile (105 people per square kilometer). There were 23 houses in total.
Most of the people in Sugden were White (88.14%). Some were Native American (6.78%), and a few were from other races (5.08%). About 10.17% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 20 homes in Sugden in 2000:
- 50% had children under 18 living there.
- 80% were married couples living together.
- 10% had a single mother with no husband.
- 10% were not families (like single people living alone).
The average home had about 2.95 people. The average family had about 3.17 people.
Age Groups in Sugden
The population in 2000 was spread out by age:
- 28.8% were under 18 years old.
- 10.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 28.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 15.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 16.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Sugden was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were about 127 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and older, there were about 121 males.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a home in Sugden was $20,000 per year. For families, the average income was $21,250 per year. Men earned about $16,667 per year, while women earned about $26,250 per year. The average income per person in the town was $8,676.
About 18.8% of families and 16.9% of all people in Sugden lived below the poverty line. This included 21.1% of those under 18, but no one over 64.
See also
In Spanish: Sugden (Oklahoma) para niños
