Terral, Oklahoma | |
---|---|
Town | |
Coordinates: 33°53′46″N97°56′15″W / 33.89611°N 97.93750°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Oklahoma |
County | Jefferson |
Post office | 1892 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Megan Rainey |
Area | |
• Total | 0.43 sq mi (1.10 km2) |
• Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.10 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0.0% |
Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 280 |
• Density | 657.28/sq mi (253.88/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP codes | 73561, 73569 |
Area code | 580 |
FIPS code | 40-72900 [3] |
GNIS feature ID | 2413376 [2] |
Terral is an agricultural town in Jefferson County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 382 at the 2010 census, a decline of 1.01 percent from the figure of 386 in 2000. [4]
Terral was founded in 1892 by John Heidelberg Dace Terral, a Texan who leased the land from a Chickasaw woman, Emily Colbert Fleetwood, He and Hugh Schoolfield platted the townsite and began selling lots in May 1892. A post office was established August 8, 1892, with Terral himself serving as the first postmaster. [4]
The town has remained an agricultural community since its establishment. The most important crops are watermelons, cantaloupes and cotton. Cattle and hog raising are also important. Livestock are usually sold in Fort Worth, Texas, 90 miles (140 km) to the south of Terral. The town began celebrating an annual Terral Watermelon Jubilee in July 1965. [4]
Terral is located in southern Jefferson County at 33°53′46″N97°56′15″W / 33.89611°N 97.93750°W (33.896235, -97.937538), [5] along U.S. Route 81. It is 20 miles (32 km) south of Waurika, the county seat, and 1 mile (1.6 km) north of the Red River, the Oklahoma–Texas border. [4]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.42 square miles (1.1 km2), all land. [6]
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1910 | 573 | — | |
1920 | 506 | −11.7% | |
1930 | 593 | 17.2% | |
1940 | 521 | −12.1% | |
1950 | 616 | 18.2% | |
1960 | 585 | −5.0% | |
1970 | 636 | 8.7% | |
1980 | 604 | −5.0% | |
1990 | 469 | −22.4% | |
2000 | 386 | −17.7% | |
2010 | 382 | −1.0% | |
2020 | 280 | −26.7% | |
U.S. Decennial Census [7] |
As of the census [3] of 2000, there were 386 people, 173 households, and 102 families residing in the town. The population density was 923.3 inhabitants per square mile (356.5/km2). There were 226 housing units at an average density of 540.6 per square mile (208.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 89.90% White, 2.85% Native American, 3.89% from other races, and 3.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.32% of the population.
There were 173 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.5% were non-families. 38.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 21.2% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 23.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $15,972, and the median income for a family was $21,563. Males had a median income of $20,893 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $9,486. About 24.5% of families and 27.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40.4% of those under age 18 and 26.6% of those age 65 or over.
Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of the 2020 census, the population was 5,337. Its county seat is Waurika. The county was created at statehood and named in honor of President Thomas Jefferson.
Olmitz is a city in Barton County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 90.
Camargo is a home rule-class city in Montgomery County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 1,020 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Mount Sterling Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Calvin is a city in Cavalier County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 15 at the 2020 census. Calvin was founded in 1905.
Sharon is a city in Steele County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 86 at the 2020 census. Sharon was founded in 1896.
Tioga is a city in Williams County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 2,202 at the 2020 census.
Mustang is a city in the southeastern corner of Canadian County, Oklahoma, United States. It is part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan statistical area. Mustang's population was 19,879 at the 2020 census, a 14.3% increase from 17,398 in 2010. The city is now primarily known as a bedroom community for Oklahoma City.
Breckinridge is a town in Garfield County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 245 at the 2010 census.
Hillsdale is a town in Garfield County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 121 at the 2010 census, a 19.8 percent gain from the figure of 101 in 2000.
Hunter is a town in Garfield County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 165 at the 2010 census, a 4.6 percent decline from the figure of 173 in 2000.
North Enid is a town in Garfield County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 860 at the 2010 census. The town is served by the Chisholm school district. North Enid was the original railroad town site in the Enid–Pond Creek Railroad War.
Rush Springs is a town in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 997 at the 2020 census, a 19% decrease form 2010. The town promotes itself as the "Watermelon Capital of the World."
Wellston is a town in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 788 at the 2010 census.
Meridian is a town in eastern Logan County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 38 at the 2010 census, a decline of 29.5 percent from the figure of 54 in 2000. It is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Statistical Area. The community name was chosen because of its location on the Indian meridian.
Orlando is a town in Logan and Payne counties in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The population was 148 at the 2010 census, compared to the figure of 201 in 2000. It is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Cole is a town in McClain County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 624 at the 2020 census, up from 555 at the 2010 census.
Forest Park is a town in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States, and a part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. The population was 998 at the 2010 census.
Lake Aluma is a town in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States, and a part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area. The population was 88 at the 2010 census.
Tribbey is a town in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States.The community was named for Alpheus M. Tribbey, landowner. The population was 391 at the 2010 census, a 43.2 percent gain from the figure of 273 in 2000.
Sheppton is a census-designated place (CDP) in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 239 at the 2000 census.