Willow, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Willow, Oklahoma
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Location of Willow, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Greer |
| 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 | 1,742 ft (531 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 119 |
| • Density | 454.20/sq mi (175.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73673
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-81300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413491 |
Willow is a small town in Greer County, Oklahoma, United States. In 2020, about 119 people lived there. It is located about 13 miles north of Mangum, which is the main town in the county. You can find Willow just west of two important roads, US Route 283 and Oklahoma State Highway 34.
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Geography of Willow
Willow is a small town. According to the United States Census Bureau, it covers an area of about 0.3 square miles (0.68 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population Changes in Willow
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 286 | — | |
| 1930 | 347 | 21.3% | |
| 1940 | 248 | −28.5% | |
| 1950 | 223 | −10.1% | |
| 1960 | 187 | −16.1% | |
| 1970 | 188 | 0.5% | |
| 1980 | 162 | −13.8% | |
| 1990 | 142 | −12.3% | |
| 2000 | 114 | −19.7% | |
| 2010 | 149 | 30.7% | |
| 2020 | 119 | −20.1% | |
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The population of Willow has changed over many years. In 1920, 286 people lived there. The population grew to 347 by 1930, which was its highest point. Since then, the number of people living in Willow has slowly decreased. In 2020, the population was 119.
Who Lives in Willow?
In the year 2000, there were 114 people living in Willow. These people made up 54 households and 28 families. Most of the people (about 93.86%) were White. A smaller number (5.26%) were from other racial backgrounds. About 12.28% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many different types of households were found in Willow:
- About 24.1% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Half of the households (50.0%) were married couples living together.
- About 44.4% of all households were made up of single individuals.
- Nearly 27.8% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average household had about 2.11 people, and the average family had about 3.03 people.
Age Groups in Willow
The people in Willow in 2000 were of various ages:
- 22.8% were under 18 years old.
- 2.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 22.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 24.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 27.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Willow was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were about 83.9 males.
Income in Willow
In 2000, the average income for a household in Willow was $29,167 per year. For families, the average income was $43,750 per year. The average income per person in the town was $16,630. A small part of the population, about 9.0%, lived below the poverty line. This included 25.0% of those over 64 years old.
Education in Willow
Students in Willow attend schools that are part of the Granite Public Schools district.
See also
In Spanish: Willow (Oklahoma) para niños
