Turley, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Turley, Oklahoma
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Location of Turley, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Tulsa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.63 sq mi (9.40 km2) |
| • Land | 3.63 sq mi (9.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,607 |
| • Density | 718.97/sq mi (277.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74126
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| Area code(s) | 539/918 |
| FIPS code | 40-75150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1099063 |
Turley is a community located in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population information, even though it's not an officially organized city or town. In 2020, about 2,607 people lived in Turley.
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History of Turley
Turley was once known by a different name: Flat Rock. The community started to form around the year 1897. A few years later, in 1902, the first school was built there.
Early Businesses in Turley
The community's post office was located inside a store owned by Jim Turley and S.L. Daun. This store, along with a blacksmith shop, made up the very first part of Turley. This original area was found northeast of 66th Street North and Peoria Avenue.
Geography of Turley
Turley is located in Oklahoma. Its exact position on a map is at 36 degrees, 14 minutes, 51 seconds North latitude and 95 degrees, 58 minutes, 13 seconds West longitude.
Area and Land Use
According to official measurements, Turley covers a total area of about 3.7 square miles (9.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within its boundaries.
Turley's Population
The number of people living in Turley has changed over the years. Here's how the population has been counted during different censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 3,231 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,756 | −14.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,607 | −5.4% | |
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Community Makeup
In the year 2000, there were 3,231 people living in Turley. These people lived in 1,253 households, and 859 of these were families. The community is made up of people from various backgrounds, including White, African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. Some people identify with more than one race. There is also a Hispanic or Latino population in Turley.
See also
- In Spanish: Turley (Oklahoma) para niños
