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]
 • Total1.91 sq mi (4.95 km2)
 • Land1.88 sq mi (4.86 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation
[2]
459 ft (140 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total190
 • Density101.17/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 2010 census it had a population of 289. [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%±
2020 190—
U.S. Decennial Census [8]

As of the 2010 Census, there were 289 people, 120 households, and 82 families residing in the community. [5] 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. [5]

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. [5] 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. [5] The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.85. [5]

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. [9] The median age was 42.8 years. [9] For every 100 females, there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.2 males. [9]

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. [10] The per capita income for the city was $18,293. [10] 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. [10]

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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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "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.
  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 "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.
  10. 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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