Watts Community, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Watts Community, Oklahoma
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 Watts Community, Oklahoma
Location in Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Adair |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.5 sq mi (48.0 km2) |
| • Land | 17.8 sq mi (46.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 500 |
| • Density | 28.0/sq mi (10.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-79125 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409535 |
Watts Community is a small area in Adair County, Oklahoma, United States. It used to be known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it was an area set up by the government just for counting people, not an official town or city. In the year 2000, about 500 people lived there.
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Understanding Watts Community Geography
Watts Community covers an area of about 48 square kilometers (18.5 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 46.2 square kilometers (17.8 square miles). A smaller part, about 1.8 square kilometers (0.7 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Watts Community
Population Numbers in 2000
In the year 2000, the population of Watts Community was 500 people. There were 192 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 144 were families.
Different Groups of People
The people living in Watts Community came from different backgrounds. Most residents, about 68%, were White. About 16.8% were Native American. A small number, 0.8%, were from other racial groups. About 14.4% of the people identified as being from two or more races. A small group, 1.2%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Age Groups in Watts Community
The population in Watts Community included people of all ages. About 25.4% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 9% were young adults aged 18 to 24. People between 25 and 44 made up 26.6% of the population. Those aged 45 to 64 were 25.6%. Finally, about 13.4% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Watts Community was 38 years.
