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Encyclopedia > Choctaw, Oklahoma

Choctaw is a growing suburban town in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma and is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area. The population was 10,803 as of the 2006 census estimate. While Choctaw is located in the geographic center of Eastern Oklahoma County, it enjoys relative prosperity on the fringes of the urbanized eastern edge of Oklahoma City. Oklahoma County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... 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. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ...

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Education

CareerTech

  • Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center is located in Choctaw.

Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center is a public career and technology education center located in Choctaw, Oklahoma and is part of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education system. ...

Geography

Location of Cohctaw, Oklahoma

Choctaw is located at 35°28′57″N, 97°16′2″W (35.482383, -97.267330)GR1. Image File history File links OKMap-doton-Choctaw. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 70.2 km² (27.1 mi²). 70.1 km² (27.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.07%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) 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 English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 9,377 people, 3,450 households, and 2,808 families residing in the city. The population density was 133.7/km² (346.4/mi²). There were 3,617 housing units at an average density of 51.6/km² (133.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 88.80% White, 1.64% African American, 3.70% Native American, 0.62% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.85% from other races, and 4.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.79% of the population. 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 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. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... 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 3,450 households out of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.0% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.6% were non-families. 16.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 2.99. For the record label, see Marriage Records. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 25.9% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $49,291, and the median income for a family was $55,437. Males had a median income of $36,540 versus $27,914 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,041. About 3.7% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under age 18 and 6.1% 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. ...


External links

  • Maps and aerial photos for 35°28′57″N 97°16′02″W / 35.482383, -97.26733Coordinates: 35°28′57″N 97°16′02″W / 35.482383, -97.26733

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Welcome to the City of Choctaw, Oklahoma (728 words)
Choctaw is a small and vibrant community where the values of small town living merge with strong incentives for economic growth.
Choctaw physically became a community in 1890, but was not given actual status as a town until 1893 when a territorial governor was appointed for Oklahoma.
Choctaw residents are relatively young (average age is 33.4 years) with income and educational levels considerably higher than Oklahoma County and surrounding communities.
Choctaw County Oklahoma GenWeb (1199 words)
Choctaw County was created at statehood in 1907 and takes its name from the Indian tribal name, "Chahta." Located in southern Oklahoma and bordering Texas, Choctaw County contains 774 square miles, which ranks it 42nd in size with other Oklahoma counties.
Present day Choctaw County was created in 1907 out of the districts of Apukshunubbee and Pushmataha and contains portions of Jackson, Kiamitia (Kiamichi), Cedar and Towson counties of the Choctaw Nation (political subdivisions).
Choctaw County did not exist prior to Oklahoma statehood in 1907 thus there will be no census data for an area called "Choctaw County" prior to 1910.
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