Grant, Oklahoma

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Grant, Oklahoma
Unincorporated community
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Grant
Location within the state of Oklahoma
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N95°30′56″W / 33.93861°N 95.51556°W / 33.93861; -95.51556
Country United States
State Oklahoma
County Choctaw
Area
[1]
 • Total
1.91 sq mi (4.95 km2)
 • Land1.88 sq mi (4.86 km2)
 • Water0.031 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation
[2]
459 ft (140 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
190
 • Density101.2/sq mi (39.06/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
74738
FIPS code 40-31000
GNIS feature ID2629920 [2]

Grant is an unincorporated community in Choctaw County, Oklahoma, United States. [3] It is located along U.S. Route 271, south of Hugo. [4] As of the 2020 census, Grant had a population of 190. [5]

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History

The community was founded as a station stop on the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad, which opened through the Indian Territory in June 1887. A post office opened at Grant, Indian Territory on January 31, 1889. It was named for President Ulysses S. Grant. [6]

At the time of its founding, Grant was located in Kiamitia County, a part of the Apukshunnubbee District of the Choctaw Nation. [7]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2010 289—
2020 190−34.3%
U.S. Decennial Census [8]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Grant had a population of 190. The median age was 37.0 years. 24.7% of residents were under the age of 18 and 24.7% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 82.7 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 66.3 males age 18 and over. [9] [10]

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas. [11]

There were 84 households in Grant, of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 40.5% were married-couple households, 33.3% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 22.6% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 44.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. [9]

There were 103 housing units, of which 18.4% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 17.6%. [9]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census [10]
RaceNumberPercent
White 8946.8%
Black or African American 4825.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 4222.1%
Asian 00.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 00.0%
Some other race63.2%
Two or more races 52.6%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)73.7%

2010 census

As of the 2010 Census, there were 289 people, 120 households, and 82 families residing in the community. [12] The racial composition of the city was 55.0% White, 23.9% African American, 9.3% Native American, 2.4% from other races, and 9.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.8% of the population. [12]

Of the 120 households, 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 18.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. [12] 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. [12] The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.85. [12]

In the city the population was spread out, with 21.8% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 29.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. [13] The median age was 42.8 years. [13] For every 100 females, there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.2 males. [13]

2013 American Community Survey

According to the 2013 American Community Survey, the median income for a household in the city was $33,750 and the median income for a family was $43,942. [14] The per capita income for the city was $18,293. [14] About 6.9% of the population and 3.5% of families were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under age 18 and 25.0% of those age 65 or over. [14]

Notable people

References

  1. ↑ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Grant, Oklahoma
  3. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Grant, Oklahoma
  4. ↑ Knight, Janie."Grant," Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture, Oklahoma Historical Society, Accessed May 24, 2015.
  5. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
  6. ↑ Shirk, George H. Oklahoma Place Names (Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 1965), p. 92.
  7. ↑ Morris, John W. Historical Atlas of Oklahoma (Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 1986), plate 38.
  8. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  9. 1 2 3 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  10. 1 2 "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  11. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  12. 1 2 3 4 5 "DP-1: Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 - 2010 Demographic Profile Data: Grant CDP, Oklahoma" Archived 2020-02-13 at archive.today American Fact Finder, United States Census Bureau, Accessed May 24, 2015.
  13. 1 2 3 "QT-PI: Age Groups and Sex: 2010 - 2010 Census Summary File 1: Grant CDP, Oklahoma Archived 2020-02-13 at archive.today , American Fact Finder, United States Census Bureau, Accessed May 24, 2015.
  14. 1 2 3 "DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics - 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates: Grant CDP, Oklahoma," Archived 2020-02-13 at archive.today American Fact Finder, United States Census Bureau, Accessed May 24, 2015.

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