Zena, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Zena, Oklahoma
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Location of Zena, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Delaware |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.76 sq mi (12.34 km2) |
| • Land | 4.76 sq mi (12.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 181 |
| • Density | 38.00/sq mi (14.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-83050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409644 |
Zena is a small community in Delaware County, Oklahoma, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area set up by the government for counting people.
Zena is located along Oklahoma State Highway 127. In 2010, about 122 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew to 181 people.
Zena was first established in an area called Courthouse Prairie. This was in District 5 of the old Indian Territory. It even had its own post office for many years. The post office was open from April 11, 1896, until January 31, 1956.
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Geography of Zena
Zena is a land-only area. It covers about 3.5 square miles (9.1 square kilometers). This means there are no lakes or large rivers within its official borders.
People Living in Zena
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| 2020 | 181 | — | |
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In 2010, 122 people called Zena home. The area had about 35 people living in each square mile. There were also 91 homes in the community.
Who Lives in Zena?
Zena is a place with different kinds of people. In 2010, most residents were White. A good number of people were also Native American. Some residents were from two or more racial backgrounds. A small number of people were Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
There were 50 households in Zena in 2010. About 30% of these homes had children under 18 living there. Most households (72%) were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband. About 20% of all households were single people. Some older adults, aged 65 or more, lived alone.
The average household had about 2.46 people. Families were a bit larger, with an average of 2.78 people.
Age Groups in Zena
The people in Zena are of different ages. About 23.6% were under 18 years old. About 7.3% were young adults, aged 18 to 24. Many people (26.8%) were between 25 and 44 years old. Another 26.8% were between 45 and 64. About 15.4% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in Zena was 42 years old.
For every 100 females, there were about 83.6 males. If you looked only at adults aged 18 and over, there were about 84.3 males for every 100 females.
Income and Living Conditions
In 2010, the typical income for a household in Zena was $12,500 per year. For families, the typical income was $13,750. The average income per person in Zena was $7,656.
Some families and people in Zena lived below the poverty line. This means their income was below a certain level needed to cover basic needs. This included some children and older adults.
See also
In Spanish: Zena (Oklahoma) para niños
