Wayne, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Wayne, Oklahoma
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Location of Wayne, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | McClain |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2) |
| • Land | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,109 ft (338 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 625 |
| • Density | 1,644.74/sq mi (635.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73095
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| Area code(s) | 405 |
| FIPS code | 40-79300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413459 |
Wayne is a small town located in McClain County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It is part of the larger Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area, which is a big group of cities and towns around Oklahoma City.
In 2020, about 625 people lived in Wayne. This was a small decrease from 2010, when the population was around 688. Wayne is sometimes called part of the "Heart of Oklahoma." It is located south of the cities of Norman and Oklahoma City.
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History of Wayne
Wayne got its name from early railroad workers. These workers came from Pennsylvania and named towns in Oklahoma after places they knew back home. Other towns like Paoli, Ardmore, and Wynnewood were also named this way.
The town of Wayne is named after Mad Anthony Wayne. He was a famous general in the United States Army and an important statesman.
On December 13, 2022, a strong tornado hit Wayne. This tornado was an EF2, which means it caused significant damage to the town.
Where is Wayne?
Wayne is a small town with a total area of about 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometer). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
You can find Wayne at a key intersection. It's where U.S. Highway 77 and State Highway 59 cross paths.
People of Wayne
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 332 | — | |
| 1920 | 429 | 29.2% | |
| 1930 | 427 | −0.5% | |
| 1940 | 401 | −6.1% | |
| 1950 | 501 | 24.9% | |
| 1960 | 517 | 3.2% | |
| 1970 | 618 | 19.5% | |
| 1980 | 621 | 0.5% | |
| 1990 | 519 | −16.4% | |
| 2000 | 714 | 37.6% | |
| 2010 | 688 | −3.6% | |
| 2020 | 625 | −9.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In the year 2000, there were 714 people living in Wayne. These people lived in 262 different homes, and 182 of these were families. The town had about 1,991 people per square mile.
Most people in Wayne in 2000 were White (about 85%). About 8% were Native American. A small number were from other backgrounds, including about 9% who were Hispanic or Latino.
About 38.5% of homes had children under 18 living there. Nearly half of the homes (49.6%) were married couples. About 16% of homes had a female head of household with no husband present.
The average home had about 2.73 people. The average family had about 3.28 people.
The population in 2000 was spread out by age. About 28% were under 18 years old. About 14% were 65 years or older. The average age in Wayne was 35 years old.
The average income for a home in Wayne in 2000 was $24,554. For families, the average income was $27,404. About 24.7% of all people in Wayne lived below the poverty line. This included about 35.4% of children under 18.
Education in Wayne
Wayne has several schools for students of different ages. These include Wayne High School, Wayne Middle School, and Wayne Elementary School.
The town also has a special school called Mid-America Technology Center. This center is a Vocational School and College. It helps students learn skills for specific jobs.
Famous People from Wayne
- Harmon Dobson (1913–1967) was born in Wayne. He was one of the people who started Whataburger, a popular fast-food restaurant.
- Kevin Stitt (born 1972) is the 28th Governor of Oklahoma. He went to first grade in Wayne. He even mentioned this in his speech when he became governor on January 14, 2019.
See also
In Spanish: Wayne (Oklahoma) para niños
