Beckham County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 19,799. Its county seat is Sayre⁶. Beckham County was named for J. C. W. Beckham, who was Governor of Kentucky and the first popularly elected member of the United States Senate from Kentucky. A county is generally a sub-unit of regional self-government within a sovereign jurisdiction. ... A state of the United States (a U.S. state) is any one of the fifty states (four of which officially favor the term commonwealth) which, along with the District of Columbia, form the United States of America. ... Official language(s) None Capital Oklahoma City Largest city Oklahoma City Area  Ranked 20th  - Total 69,960 sq mi (181,196 km²)  - Width 230 miles (370 km)  - Length 298 miles (480 km)  - % water 1. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Sayre is a city located in Beckham County, Oklahoma. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... John Crepps Wickliffe Beckham (August 5, 1869 - January 9, 1940) served as both Governor of Kentucky and in the United States Senate. ... This is a list of Governors of Kentucky: See also Kentucky Categories: Lists of United States governors | Governors of Kentucky ... Seal of the Senate The Senate of the United States of America is one of the two chambers of the Congress of the United States, the other being the House of Representatives. ... Official language(s) English Capital Frankfort Largest city Louisville Area  Ranked 37th  - Total 40,444 sq mi (104,749 km²)  - Width 140 miles (225 km)  - Length 379 miles (610 km)  - % water 1. ...

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Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,342 km² (904 mi²). 2,336 km² (902 mi²) of it is land and 6 km² (2 mi²) of it (0.26%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...

Adjacent counties

• Roger Mills County (north)
• Custer County (northeast)
• Washita County (east)
• Kiowa County (southeast)
• Greer County (south)
• Harmon County (southwest)
• Collingsworth County, Texas (west)
• Wheeler County, Texas (northwest)

Roger Mills County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Custer County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Washita County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Kiowa County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Greer County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Harmon County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Collingsworth County is a county located in the state of Texas. ... Wheeler County is a county located in the state of Texas. ...

History

After a dispute over the Adams-Onís Treaty of 1819, both the governments of the United States and the state of Texas claimed ownership of some 1.5 million acres in what was then operated as Greer County, Texas. Litigation followed, and in the case of United States v. State of Texas 162 U.S. 1 (1896), issued on March 16, the Supreme Court, having original jurisdiction over the case, decided in favor of the United States. The county was then assigned to the Oklahoma Territory on May 4, 1896, and when Oklahoma became a state, in addition to forming a part of Beckham County, the region was also further split into Greer, Harmon, and Jackson counties. The Adams-Onís Treaty of 1819 (formally titled the Treaty of Amity, Settlement, and Limits Between the United States of America and His Catholic Majesty, and also known as the Transcontinental Treaty of 1819, and sometimes the Florida Purchase Treaty) was a historic agreement between the United States and... Greer County, Texas - c. ... March 16 is the 75th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (76th in Leap years). ... The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest judicial body in the United States and leads the judicial branch of the United States federal government. ... May 4 is the 124th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (125th in leap years). ... 1896 (MDCCCXCVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Greer County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Harmon County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Jackson County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 19,799 people, 7,356 households, and 5,002 families residing in the county. The population density was 8/km² (22/mi²). There were 8,796 housing units at an average density of 4/km² (10/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 87.05% White, 5.55% Black or African American, 2.58% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 2.24% from other races, and 2.16% from two or more races. 5.45% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 7,356 households out of which 32.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.80% were married couples living together, 10.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.00% were non-families. 28.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.99. A marriage is a relationship between or among individuals, usually recognized by civil authority and/or bound by the religious beliefs of the participants. ...

In the county, the population was spread out with 24.10% under the age of 18, 9.80% from 18 to 24, 29.60% from 25 to 44, 21.10% from 45 to 64, and 15.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 109.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $27,402, and the median income for a family was $34,315. Males had a median income of $26,387 versus $18,945 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,488. About 14.30% of families and 18.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.80% of those under age 18 and 9.10% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Cities and towns

• Carter
• Elk City
• Erick
• Hext
• Sayre
• Texola

Carter is a town located in Beckham County, Oklahoma. ... Elk City is a city located in Beckham County, Oklahoma. ... Erick is a city located in Beckham County, Oklahoma. ... Hext, Oklahoma is a small rural community located on old U.S. Highway 66 in Beckham County. ... Sayre is a city located in Beckham County, Oklahoma. ... Texola is a town located in Beckham County, Oklahoma. ...

NRHP sites

The following sites in Beckham County are listed on the National Register of Historic Places: The National Register of Historic Places is the USAs official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects worthy of preservation. ...

Trivia

Beckham County, Oklahoma had a short lived counterpart, Beckham County, Kentucky, which was also named for J. C. W. Beckham, who served as Governor of Kentucky and as the first popularly elected member of the United States Senate from Kentucky. Beckham County, Kentucky was formed by the Kentucky General Assembly on February 9, 1904. ... John Crepps Wickliffe Beckham (August 5, 1869 - January 9, 1940) served as both Governor of Kentucky and in the United States Senate. ... This is a list of Governors of Kentucky: See also Kentucky Categories: Lists of United States governors | Governors of Kentucky ... Seal of the Senate The Senate of the United States of America is one of the two chambers of the Congress of the United States, the other being the House of Representatives. ... Official language(s) English Capital Frankfort Largest city Louisville Area  Ranked 37th  - Total 40,444 sq mi (104,749 km²)  - Width 140 miles (225 km)  - Length 379 miles (610 km)  - % water 1. ...

	State of Oklahoma
Capital	Oklahoma City Image File history File links Flag_of_Oklahoma. ... A state of the United States (a U.S. state) is any one of the fifty states (four of which officially favor the term commonwealth) which, along with the District of Columbia, form the United States of America. ... Official language(s) None Capital Oklahoma City Largest city Oklahoma City Area  Ranked 20th  - Total 69,960 sq mi (181,196 km²)  - Width 230 miles (370 km)  - Length 298 miles (480 km)  - % water 1. ... Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, site of first U.S. capital. ... Flag Seal Nickname: Capital of the New Century, OKC Location Location in Oklahoma County and the state of Oklahoma. ...
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Cities	Broken Arrow - Edmond - Enid - Lawton - Midwest City - Moore - Norman - Oklahoma City - Stillwater - Tulsa List of cities in Oklahoma, arranged in alphabetical order. ... Broken Arrow is a city located in northeastern Oklahoma. ... Edmond is a rapidly growing suburban city located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma in the central part of the state. ... Enid is a city located in Garfield County, Oklahoma. ... Lawton is a city located in Comanche County, Oklahoma. ... Midwest City is a city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States. ... Moore is a rapidly growing suburb in Cleveland County, Oklahoma and is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area. ... Bizzell Library, University of Oklahoma Norman is the largest city in Cleveland County, Oklahoma and is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Statistical Area. ... Flag Seal Nickname: Capital of the New Century, OKC Location Location in Oklahoma County and the state of Oklahoma. ... Stillwater is a city located in Payne County, Oklahoma. ... Flag Seal Nickname: Terra Cotta City[1], Oil Capital of the World Motto: Where the South Meets the West Location Location in the state of Oklahoma Coordinates: , Government Country State Counties United States Oklahoma Tulsa County Mayor Kathy Taylor (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 483. ...
Counties	Adair - Alfalfa - Atoka - Beaver - Beckham - Blaine - Bryan - Caddo - Canadian - Carter - Cherokee - Choctaw - Cimarron - Cleveland - Coal - Comanche - Cotton - Craig - Creek - Custer - Delaware - Dewey - Ellis - Garfield - Garvin - Grady - Grant - Greer - Harmon - Harper - Haskell - Hughes - Jackson - Jefferson - Johnston - Kay - Kingfisher - Kiowa - Latimer - Le Flore - Lincoln - Logan - Love - Major - Marshall - Mayes - McClain - McCurtain - McIntosh - Murray - Muskogee - Noble - Nowata - Okfuskee - Oklahoma - Okmulgee - Osage - Ottawa - Pawnee - Payne - Pittsburg - Pontotoc - Pottawatomie - Pushmataha - Roger Mills - Rogers - Seminole - Sequoyah - Stephens - Texas - Tillman - Tulsa - Wagoner - Washington - Washita - Woods - Woodward List of Oklahoma counties and county seats: Adair County : Stilwell Alfalfa County : Cherokee Atoka County : Atoka Beaver County : Beaver Beckham County : Sayre Blaine County : Watonga Bryan County : Durant Caddo County : Anadarko Canadian County : El Reno Carter County : Ardmore Cherokee County : Tahlequah Choctaw County : Hugo Cimarron County : Boise City Cleveland County... Adair County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Alfalfa County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Atoka County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Beaver County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Blaine County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Bryan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. ... Caddo County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Carter County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Cherokee County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Choctaw County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Cimarron County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Cleveland County is a county in the state of Oklahoma. ... Coal County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Comanche County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Cotton County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Craig County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Creek County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Custer County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Delaware County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Dewey County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Ellis County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Garfield County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Garvin County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Grady County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. ... Grant County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Greer County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Harmon County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Harper County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Haskell County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Hughes County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Jackson County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Jefferson County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Johnston County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Kay County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. ... Kingfisher County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Kiowa County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Latimer County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Le Flore County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. ... Lincoln County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Logan County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Love County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Major County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Marshall County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Mayes County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... McClain County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... McCurtain County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... McIntosh County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Murray County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Muskogee County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Noble County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Nowata County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Okfuskee County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Oklahoma County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Okmulgee County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Osage County is the largest county in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. ... Ottawa County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Pawnee County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Payne County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Pittsburg County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Pontotoc County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Pottawatomie County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Pushmataha County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Roger Mills County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Rogers County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. ... Seminole County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Sequoyah County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Stephens County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Texas County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Tillman County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Tulsa County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Wagoner County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Washington County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Washita County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Woods County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Woodward County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ...