Warr Acres, Oklahoma

Warr Acres, Oklahoma
City
Location in Oklahoma County and the state of Oklahoma.
Warr Acres, Oklahoma Location in the United States
Coordinates: 35°31′42″N97°37′06″W / 35.52833°N 97.61833°W / 35.52833; -97.61833
Country	United States
State	Oklahoma
County	Oklahoma
Area [1]
• Total	2.84 sq mi (7.35 km2)
• Land	2.80 sq mi (7.26 km2)
• Water	0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2)
Elevation [2]	1,319 ft (402 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	10,452
• Density	3,728.86/sq mi (1,439.86/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes	73122, 73123, 73132
Area code	405
FIPS code	40-78500 [3]
GNIS feature ID	2412182 [2]
Website	www.warracres-ok.gov

Warr Acres is a city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States, and a part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. It was established after World War II by C.B. Warr, a dynamic businessman, builder, and commercial developer. ^[4] The population was 10,452 at the 2020 census, a 4.1% increase from 2010. ^[5]

The city lies within the Putnam City School District.

History

The Warr Acres housing addition and Warr Acres Second Addition was developed in 1937 by Clyde B. Warr. ^[4] An addition that would later form part of the city of Warr Acres, Putnam City was developed by state lawmaker Israel Putnam in 1909. ^[4]

The city formed when the residents of 11 additions, including Putnam City, petitioned to incorporate in February 1948. ^[4] The city of Bethany filed suit, but lost in an Oklahoma Supreme Court decision. ^[4]

Warr Acres was a racially segregated community that used restrictive covenants and extra-legal means to prevent African-Americans from owning properties from its founding through the 1960's. ^{[6] [7] [8]}

Shopping districts appeared along MacArthur Avenue in the 1960s and 1970s. ^[4] By 1979, the town had grown to three square miles after annexing several residential developments. ^[4]

Geography

Warr Acres is a northwest suburb of Oklahoma City. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.8 square miles (7.3 km²) centered along N MacArthur Boulevard, of which 2.8 square miles (7.3 km²) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km²) (1.06%) is water. The city lies in the Sandstone Hills region of Oklahoma, known for hills of 250 to 400 feet (120 m) and forests of blackjack oak and post oak. ^[9]

Climate

Warr Acres has a humid subtropical climate, with variations in weather daily and seasonally, except during summer, which is consistently hot and humid. Central Oklahoma is subject to droughts and heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding and flooding. Consistent winds help cool the summers and can lead to winter ice storms. Warr Acres is in the center of Tornado Alley and is prone to frequent and severe tornadoes. The Oklahoma City metropolitan area is one of the most tornado-prone major cities in the world. More than 150 tornadoes have struck within the city limits since 1890, including eight rated F4/EF4 and one rated F5. ^[10]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1950	2,378		—
1960	7,135		200.0%
1970	9,887		38.6%
1980	9,940		0.5%
1990	9,288		−6.6%
2000	9,735		4.8%
2010	10,043		3.2%
2020	10,452		4.1%
Sources: [3] [11] [12] [13] [14]

According to the 2020 U.S. Census, the racial composition of Warr Acres was as follows: ^[15]

• White American: 45.8%
• Hispanic or Latino: 29.1%
• African American: 10.3%
• Native American: 2.4%
• Asian American: 4.1%
• Pacific Islands American: 0.1%
• Some other race: 0.1%
• Multiracial American: 7.9%

As of the 2010 census, there were 10,043 people, 3,945 households, and 2,600 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,586.8 people per square mile. The population was relatively unchanged since the 2000 census recorded 9,735 people, 3,978 households, and 2,681 families. Households with children under the age of 18 make up 34.5% of the 3,945 households and 43.5% were occupied by married couples living together. ^[5] Non-family households make up 33.9% of the total households and 16.4% were occupied by a female householder with no husband present. ^[5] The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.07. ^[5]

The median income for a household in the city was $40,941, and the median income for a family was $50,533. ^[5] The per capita income for the city was $29,966. ^[5] About 13.8% of families, 75.2% of employees and 16.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.2% of those under age 18 and 3.3% of those age 65 or over. ^[5]

City government

Warr Acres Fire Dept. Engine 23 at a local Walmart Neighborhood Market.

The city provides residents with a fire department, police department, animal control, and sewer and sanitation services. ^[16] The Warr Acres fire department consists of 20 paid employees that respond to more than 1,800 calls per year. ^[17] The police department consists of 26 paid employees divided up into patrol, investigative, communications, and administrative divisions. The Patrol Division is the primary contact for citizens. ^[18]

Education

As a northwest suburb of Oklahoma City, Warr Acres is close to Oklahoma City University, the Southern Nazarene University, Southwestern Christian University and Oklahoma Christian University.

The city is serviced by the Putnam City School District. ^[19] Schools in Warr Acres include: ^[20]

• Putnam City High School
• James L. Capps Middle School
• Central Elementary School

The Putnam City Enrollment Center is also in Warr Acres. ^[20]

A portion of Warr Acres is zoned to Putnam City West High School in Oklahoma City. ^[21]

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City operates St. Charles Borromeo Catholic K-8 School. ^[20]

References

1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Warr Acres, Oklahoma
3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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5. Search of Warr Acres city, Oklahoma at U.S. Census website, United States Census. (accessed June 30, 2019)
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14. "Oklahoma: Population and Housing Unit Counts" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
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16. City of Warr Acres
17. City of Warr Acres: Fire Department (accessed August 3, 2013)
18. City of Warr Acres: Police Department (accessed August 3, 2013)
19. "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Oklahoma County, OK" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved January 28, 2024.
20. "How do I enroll my child in school?". City of Warr Acres. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
21. "Putnam City West High School Boundaries". Putnam City Public Schools . Retrieved January 28, 2024. - Linked from here, compare to Warr Acres boundaries.