Hydro, Oklahoma

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Hydro, Oklahoma
Town
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Location of Hydro, Oklahoma
Coordinates: 35°32′53″N98°34′48″W / 35.54806°N 98.58000°W / 35.54806; -98.58000
Country United States
State Oklahoma
Counties Caddo, Blaine
Area
[1]
 • Total0.70 sq mi (1.80 km2)
 • Land0.70 sq mi (1.80 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,526 ft (465 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total927
 • Density1,329.99/sq mi (513.58/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
73048
Area code(s) 405/572
FIPS code 40-36700 [3]
GNIS feature ID2412785 [2]

Hydro is a town in Caddo and Blaine counties in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The population was 927 as of the 2020 United States census. [4]

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History

The town was founded on August 6, 1901. Built near the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad, the settlement was originally called "Caddo", but when the post office was established in September 1901, the name was changed to "Hydro" in reference to the town's plentiful well water. [5]

Geography

Hydro is located near the northwestern corner of Caddo County at an elevation of 1,557 feet (475 m). A small part of the town extends north into Blaine County.

The town is located 0.5 miles (0.80 km) north of Interstate 40, with access from Exit 88. I-40 leads west 7 miles (11 km) to Weatherford and east 61 miles (98 km) to downtown Oklahoma City.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Hydro has a total area of 0.66 square miles (1.7 km2), all land. [6]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910 562—
1920 68622.1%
1930 94838.2%
1940 759−19.9%
1950 714−5.9%
1960 697−2.4%
1970 80515.5%
1980 93816.5%
1990 9774.2%
2000 1,0608.5%
2010 969−8.6%
2020 927−4.3%
U.S. Decennial Census

As of the census [3] of 2000, there were 1,060 people, 413 households, and 280 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,752.4 inhabitants per square mile (676.6/km2). There were 466 housing units at an average density of 770.4 per square mile (297.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 91.32% White, 0.19% African American, 3.58% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.28% Pacific Islander, 1.89% from other races, and 2.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.53% of the population.

There were 413 households, out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $27,235, and the median income for a family was $31,071. Males had a median income of $26,645 versus $17,308 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,256. About 14.4% of families and 18.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.6% of those under age 18 and 10.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The school district is Hydro-Eakly Public Schools. [7] [8]

Notable people

See also

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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: Hydro, Oklahoma
  3. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ↑ "Hydro (town), Oklahoma". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  5. ↑ Duff, Ramona Armstrong. "Hydro," Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture, Oklahoma Historical Society. Accessed April 17, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Hydro town, Oklahoma". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 9, 2015. Retrieved February 6, 2015.
  7. ↑ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Blaine County, OK" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved November 4, 2024. - Text list
  8. ↑ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Caddo County, OK" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 10, 2022. Retrieved November 4, 2024. - Text list
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