Taloga, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Taloga, Oklahoma
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Location of Taloga, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Dewey |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,709 ft (521 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 288 |
| • Density | 558.14/sq mi (215.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73667
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-72350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413364 |
Taloga is a small town located in Dewey County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, about 288 people lived there.
Taloga is the main town, or county seat, of Dewey County. It sits near the southern bank of the Canadian River. The town is also located along U.S. Route 183, which is about 37 miles north of Clinton. The name "Taloga" comes from an Indian language and means either "beautiful valley" or "rocking water."
A large wind farm, called the Taloga Wind project, was built near the town. It started working in March 2012. This project can create up to 130 megawatts of electricity. That's enough power for about 35,000 homes! All the electricity made here is sold to Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company for 20 years.
The Dewey County Courthouse, built in 1925, is an important historical building. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography of Taloga
Taloga is located about 37 miles (60 km) north of Clinton.
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2) of land. There is no water area within the town limits. The Canadian River flows very close to Taloga.
Canton Lake is also located to the east-northeast of the town.
Population Changes in Taloga
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 468 | — | |
| 1920 | 365 | −22.0% | |
| 1930 | 436 | 19.5% | |
| 1940 | 533 | 22.2% | |
| 1950 | 430 | −19.3% | |
| 1960 | 322 | −25.1% | |
| 1970 | 363 | 12.7% | |
| 1980 | 446 | 22.9% | |
| 1990 | 415 | −7.0% | |
| 2000 | 372 | −10.4% | |
| 2010 | 299 | −19.6% | |
| 2020 | 288 | −3.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 372 people living in Taloga. These people lived in 147 households, and 98 of these were families. The town had about 737 people per square mile (285 people per km2). There were 185 houses or other living spaces.
About 29.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (59.2%) were married couples living together. About 31.3% of all households were single people living alone. Also, 16.3% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves. The average household had 2.44 people, and the average family had 3.10 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 26.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 15.1% were 65 years or older. The average age in Taloga was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were about 96.8 males.
Notable People from Taloga
- Jordy Mercer, a professional baseball player, is from Taloga.
See also
In Spanish: Taloga (Oklahoma) para niños
