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Vera, Oklahoma
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Post Office in Vera (2014)
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Location of Vera, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 334 |
| • Density | 421.72/sq mi (162.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74082
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| Area code(s) | 539/918 |
| FIPS code | 40-76950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413427 |
Vera is a small town in Washington County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It is a quiet place where people live and work. In 2020, about 334 people lived there.
Vera's History
The town of Vera was not always called Vera. It was first known as Evans. In November 1899, its name was changed to Vera. Then, in 1904, it officially became a town.
Vera is located about seven miles southeast of Ramona. It is also two miles east of U.S. Highway 75.
Vera began as a farming community. Farmers mainly grew corn and hay. There were many hay barns and a grain elevator along the railroad tracks east of town. Because of the large amounts of hay grown there, Vera earned a special nickname: "the Hay Capital of the World."
Where is Vera?
Vera is a small town. It covers an area of about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's borders.
Who Lives in Vera?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 312 | — | |
| 1920 | 209 | −33.0% | |
| 1930 | 206 | −1.4% | |
| 1940 | 208 | 1.0% | |
| 1950 | 164 | −21.2% | |
| 1960 | 125 | −23.8% | |
| 1970 | 215 | 72.0% | |
| 1980 | 182 | −15.3% | |
| 1990 | 167 | −8.2% | |
| 2000 | 188 | 12.6% | |
| 2010 | 241 | 28.2% | |
| 2020 | 334 | 38.6% | |
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In 2010, there were 241 people living in Vera. These people lived in 84 different homes. About 56 of these homes were families.
Most people in Vera were White (75.1%). Some were Native American (9.5%), and others were from two or more different backgrounds (15.4%).
About 28.6% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (53.6%) were married couples living together. About 23.8% of all homes were single people living alone. Some people aged 65 or older lived by themselves (10.7%).
The average age of people in Vera was 37 years old. About 30.3% of the people were under 18. About 15.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average income for a home in Vera was $27,000 per year. For families, the average income was $32,083. About 9.1% of all people in Vera lived below the poverty line. This included 9.1% of children and 12.5% of people 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Vera (Oklahoma) para niños
