The Village, Oklahoma facts for kids
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The Village, Oklahoma
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| Motto(s):
" Shop The Village "
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Location in Oklahoma County and the state of Oklahoma.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Oklahoma |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.56 sq mi (6.62 km2) |
| • Land | 2.55 sq mi (6.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,191 ft (363 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,538 |
| • Density | 3,743.33/sq mi (1,445.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-73250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412060 |
The Village is a city located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It is part of the larger Oklahoma City metropolitan area. In 2020, about 9,538 people lived there.
The Village is special because it is almost completely surrounded by Oklahoma City. This makes it an enclave city. It only touches another city, Nichols Hills, in one small area.
You can find some important places in The Village. It is home to the main office of Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores. The local newspaper, OKC Friday, also has its office here. Plus, the private school Casady School is located in The Village.
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How The Village Is Governed
The Village uses a "City Manager" style of government. This means a professional City Manager runs the day-to-day operations. An elected group called the City Council oversees the City Manager. The role of Mayor rotates among the members of this Council.
The people of The Village are represented in different levels of government:
- In the U.S. Congress, by Stephanie Bice.
- In the Oklahoma Senate, by Carri Hicks.
- In the Oklahoma House of Representatives, by Cyndi Munson.
About The Village's Location
The city covers a total area of about 2.5 square miles (6.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small amount of water. As mentioned, Oklahoma City surrounds The Village on nearly all sides.
Population History
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 12,118 | — | |
| 1970 | 13,695 | 13.0% | |
| 1980 | 11,114 | −18.8% | |
| 1990 | 10,353 | −6.8% | |
| 2000 | 10,157 | −1.9% | |
| 2010 | 8,929 | −12.1% | |
| 2020 | 9,538 | 6.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In the year 2000, there were 10,157 people living in The Village. They lived in 4,778 homes. About 24% of these homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in The Village was 35 years old.
Shopping Spots
The Village has several places where you can go shopping:
- Village Park South
- Village Park North
- North Park Mall
- French Market Mall
- Casady Square Shopping Center
Schools and Libraries
Students in The Village attend schools that are part of the Oklahoma City Public Schools system.
- Most children go to Ridgeview Elementary School.
- Some children go to Stanley Hupfeld Academy at Western Village.
- All middle school students attend John Marshall Middle School in Oklahoma City.
- All high school students attend John Marshall High School, also in Oklahoma City.
The city also has its own library, called The Village Library. It is part of the Metropolitan Library System. The first library opened in 1966. A newer, standalone library building opened in 1990 and was updated in 2019.
Famous People from The Village
- Talor Gooch (born 1991) is a professional golfer who comes from The Village.
See also
In Spanish: The Village (Oklahoma) para niños
