Valley Brook, Oklahoma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Valley Brook, Oklahoma
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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 | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,266 ft (386 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 665 |
| • Density | 2,538.17/sq mi (981.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-76500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413418 |
Valley Brook is a small town in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States. It is part of the larger Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area. In 2010, the town had a population of 765 people.
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History of Valley Brook
How Valley Brook Began
Valley Brook started because of oil. In the 1930s, people found a lot of oil in the Oklahoma City Field. Workers came to the area to explore for oil and take it out of the ground. The very first homes in Valley Brook were built for these oil workers. They were like special camps for people working in the oil fields.
Geography of Valley Brook
Where is Valley Brook Located?
Valley Brook is located at specific coordinates: 35.403662 degrees North and 97.482063 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
How Big is Valley Brook?
The United States Census Bureau says that Valley Brook covers a total area of about 0.3 square miles (0.68 square kilometers). All of this area is land; there are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
Population and People
How Many People Live in Valley Brook?
The number of people living in Valley Brook has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population counts from different years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 1,378 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,197 | −13.1% | |
| 1980 | 923 | −22.9% | |
| 1990 | 744 | −19.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,375 | 84.8% | |
| 2010 | 765 | −44.4% | |
| 2020 | 665 | −13.1% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 817 people living in Valley Brook. These people lived in 298 different homes, and 204 of these were families. The population density was about 3,037.6 people per square mile. This means a lot of people lived in a small area.
Who Lives in Valley Brook?
In 2000, about 30.6% of the people in Valley Brook were under 18 years old. About 10.5% were between 18 and 24 years old. The largest group, 31.1%, was between 25 and 44 years old. The median age in the town was 30 years old. This means half the people were younger than 30 and half were older.
Education in Valley Brook
Schools Serving Valley Brook Students
Students in Valley Brook attend schools that are part of the Oklahoma City Public Schools district. The schools that students are assigned to include:
- Bodine Elementary School
- Webster Middle School
- Capitol Hill High School
How Valley Brook Gets Money
Town Revenue Sources
Like all towns, Valley Brook needs money to provide services for its residents. This money is called revenue. As of 2021, a large part of Valley Brook's money comes from its police department. They collect money from people who break traffic rules.
The town also gets money from other sources. These include sales tax, which is a small extra charge on things you buy. They also get money from licenses and permits, which are fees for things like starting a business or building a house. Other sources include franchise taxes and motor vehicle fees.
See also
In Spanish: Valley Brook (Oklahoma) para niños
