Wainwright, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Wainwright, Oklahoma
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Location of Wainwright, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Muskogee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 93 |
| • Density | 315.25/sq mi (121.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74468
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| Area code(s) | 539/918 |
| FIPS code | 40-77900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413438 |
Wainwright is a small town located in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It was named after William Henry Wainwright, who was a local merchant. In 2010, about 165 people lived there. This number was a bit lower than the 197 people counted in 2000. By 2020, the population was 93.
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Town Geography and Size
Wainwright is a small town in Oklahoma. It covers a total area of about 0.3 square miles (0.76 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Town Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 213 | — | |
| 1920 | 254 | 19.2% | |
| 1930 | 162 | −36.2% | |
| 1940 | 162 | 0.0% | |
| 1950 | 138 | −14.8% | |
| 1960 | 114 | −17.4% | |
| 1970 | 135 | 18.4% | |
| 1980 | 182 | 34.8% | |
| 1990 | 223 | 22.5% | |
| 2000 | 197 | −11.7% | |
| 2010 | 165 | −16.2% | |
| 2020 | 93 | −43.6% | |
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Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Wainwright has changed over many years. In 1910, 213 people lived there. The population grew to 254 by 1920. After that, it generally became smaller. By 2020, the town had 93 residents.
Who Lives in Wainwright?
In 2000, there were 197 people living in Wainwright. These people lived in 64 different homes. Most of the people were White (about 77%). About 15% were Native American, and 5% were African American. A small number of people were from other backgrounds. About 3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 64 homes in Wainwright in 2000, many had children. About 36% of homes had kids under 18 living there. Most homes (62.5%) were married couples living together. Some homes had a single female parent. The average home had about three people living in it.
Age Groups in Town
The people in Wainwright were of different ages. About 36% of the population was under 18 years old. About 31% were young adults between 25 and 44. Around 18% were between 45 and 64. About 8% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 32 years.
Income and Living Costs
In 2000, the average income for a home in Wainwright was about $20,833 per year. For families, the average income was around $14,861. The income per person in the town was about $7,639. Some families and people in Wainwright lived below the poverty line. This included about 42% of children under 18.
See also
- In Spanish: Wainwright (Oklahoma) para niños
