Tiawah, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Tiawah, Oklahoma
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 Tiawah, Oklahoma
Location in Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Rogers |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.11 sq mi (10.64 km2) |
| • Land | 4.11 sq mi (10.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 235 |
| • Density | 57.22/sq mi (22.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-73600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409318 |
Tiawah is a small community located in Rogers County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
In 2020, about 235 people lived in Tiawah. Back in 2010, the population was 189, which was a good increase from 166 people in 2000. Tiawah was built along the St. Louis, Iron Mountain, & Southern Railway line. This railway connected Coffeyville, Kansas, to Fort Smith, Arkansas. The community had a post office from August 24, 1903, until December 31, 1938. It is believed that Tiawah got its name from Tiawah Mound in Georgia.
Geography of Tiawah
Tiawah is located at coordinates 36.256876 degrees North and -95.547602 degrees West. This tells us its exact spot on a map.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the entire area of Tiawah is about 4.1 square miles (10.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
People of Tiawah
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In 2000, there were 166 people living in Tiawah. These people lived in 57 different homes, and 49 of these were families. The population density was about 40.5 people per square mile. There were 58 housing units in total.
Many homes in Tiawah were families. About 35.1% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (75.4%) were married couples living together. About 8.8% of homes had a female head of household with no husband present. A small number, 10.5%, were individuals living alone.
The people in Tiawah represented different age groups. About 27.7% of the population was under 18 years old. Another 6.0% were between 18 and 24 years old. People aged 25 to 44 made up 27.7% of the population. The largest group, 33.1%, was between 45 and 64 years old. Finally, 5.4% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in Tiawah was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were about 107.5 males.
The average income for a household in Tiawah in 2000 was $30,625 per year. For families, the average income was $31,094. Men generally earned more, with a median income of $29,167, compared to $15,536 for women. The average income per person in Tiawah was $14,673.
See also
- In Spanish: Tiawah (Oklahoma) para niños
