Tenkiller, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Tenkiller, 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 | 16.42 sq mi (42.54 km2) |
| • Land | 15.67 sq mi (40.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2) |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 390 |
| • Density | 24.89/sq mi (9.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-72775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410066 |
Tenkiller is a small community in Oklahoma, United States. It is located in Cherokee County. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population. However, it is not an official town or city. In 2020, about 390 people lived there.
Where is Tenkiller?
Tenkiller is in the southeastern part of Cherokee County. It is near other small communities. To the north is Welling. Across the Illinois River to the west are Park Hill and Keys. Rocky Mountain is to the east. The community of Dry Creek is a short distance south. Tahlequah, the main town of the county, is about 13 miles (21 km) northwest.
This area covers about 16.42 square miles (42.54 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 0.76 square miles (1.96 square kilometers), or 5.23%, is water. A large lake, Tenkiller Ferry Lake, is on the western side. It is part of the Illinois River.
Who Lives in Tenkiller?
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| 2020 | 390 | — | |
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In 2020, 390 people lived in Tenkiller. Back in 2000, there were 549 people. There were 198 households. A household is a group of people living in one home. Most of these were families.
The people living in Tenkiller came from different backgrounds. In 2000, about half were White. About 38% were Native American. Some people were from other groups or a mix of groups.
Many households had children under 18. Most households were married couples living together. Some had a female head of household without a husband. Others were individuals living alone. The average household had about 2.77 people.
The population had a mix of ages. About 30% were under 18 years old. About 12% were 65 years or older. The average age was 37 years. There were slightly more males than females.
In 2000, the average income for a household was about $24,712 per year. For families, it was about $26,618. The average income per person was $12,366. About 21% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included many children under 18.
