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Encyclopedia > Del City, Oklahoma

Del City is a city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma and is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area. The population was 21,904 at the 2006 census estimate. 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. ... The Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area is a large urban region located in the central part of the state of Oklahoma. ...


Founder George Epperly's dream of Del City came to life in 1948. It is the proud home of two-time Olympic gold medallist wrestler John Smith. Exhibits, such as the Oklahoma County & Western Museum, Del City Preservation & Historical Society, and War Memorial, reflect a rich history and honor veterans and hometown soldiers who lost their lives serving the United States. The Del City Sasquatch or Big Foot is also reputed to inhabit the area between Draper Lake and Townsend Elementary.


Traditional annual events include the Annual Del City/Shriners Armed Forces Day Parade held in May each year. This event has more than a 20-year history and is one of the largest, ongoing parades in the State of Oklahoma: A Christmas Lighting and Halloween Bash. Year round outdoor recreational activities are also available to outdoor enthusiasts at any of the three Bicycle/Pedestrian Trails located off Interstate 40 in Ray Trent Park, near Tinker Air Force Base along Sooner Road, or at the 60 acre (240,000 m²) Eagle Lake location with picnic and fishing on Reno Avenue, located only two miles from urban downtown Oklahoma Cityand the newly redone water park behing the Del City Community Center on SE 15th Street. A water tower on the north side of Tinker Air Force Base Tinker Air Force Base — Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center (OC-ALC)— is a major U.S. Air Force military base located near Oklahoma City, in the suburb of Midwest City, Oklahoma. ... Downtown Oklahoma City The State Capitol of Oklahoma From The South Motto: Nickname: Capital of the New Century Founded 1889 Incorporated County Oklahoma County Cleveland County Canadian County Borough {{{borough}}} Parrish {{{parrish}}} Mayor Mick Cornett Area  - Total  - Water 1,608. ...

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Name

Del City's unusual name reportedly derives from the name of Epperly's daughter, Delaphene. The name has nothing to do with the Del operator in vector calculus, though the central plaza at Epperly Drive and 27th Street does rather resemble the Del symbol. In vector calculus, del is a vector differential operator represented by the nabla symbol: ∇. Del is a mathematical tool serving primarily as a convention for mathematical notation; it makes many equations easier to comprehend, write, and remember. ... Vector calculus (also called vector analysis) is a field of mathematics concerned with multivariate real analysis of vectors in two or more dimensions. ...


Geography

Location of Del City, Oklahoma

Del City is located at 35°26′34″N, 97°26′28″W (35.442711, -97.441149)GR1. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.5 km² (7.5 mi²), all land. 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 22,128 people, 9,045 households, and 6,186 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,133.1/km² (2,935.8/mi²). There were 9,725 housing units at an average density of 498.0/km² (1,290.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 74.24% White, 14.04% African American, 4.26% Native American, 1.58% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 1.83% from other races, and 3.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.71% 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 9,045 households out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.6% were married couples living together, 16.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.8% 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 2.96. For the record label, see Marriage Records. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 26.3% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.3 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $32,218, and the median income for a family was $36,515. Males had a median income of $28,806 versus $21,997 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,717. About 10.5% of families and 13.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.8% of those under age 18 and 7.2% 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. ...


May 3, 1999, Tornado

Del City was significantly impacted by the May 3, 1999, Tornado that passed through the Oklahoma City area.¹ The funnel was approximately half a mile wide when it entered the city west of the intersection of 44th Street and Spiva Drive. The tornado continued on in a North-Northeast direction, exiting near Sooner Road and Woodview Drive. Hail and high winds occurred over a larger area. President Clinton visited a few days later to view the damage. 1Time from first tornado to last tornado 2Most severe tornado damage; see Fujita Scale The May 3, 1999, Oklahoma Tornado Outbreak was the first stage of a severe weather event that lasted from May 3 to May 6 and brought violent storms to Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, and Tennessee. ... William Jefferson Bill Clinton (born William Jefferson Blythe III[1] on August 19, 1946) was the 42nd President of the United States, serving from 1993 to 2001. ...


By 2006 most of the area had been rebuilt. The most visible indicators of the tornado's path include an area characterized by newly constructed houses and no large trees, and also an interruption in the row of evergreen trees that lined Sooner Road between 44th Street and 29th Street. For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...


External links

City Website

  • Maps and aerial photos for 35°26′34″N 97°26′28″W / 35.442711, -97.441149Coordinates: 35°26′34″N 97°26′28″W / 35.442711, -97.441149

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Del City, Oklahoma - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (525 words)
Del City is a city located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma and is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area.
In the city the population is spread out with 26.3% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who are 65 years of age or older.
The median income for a household in the city is $32,218, and the median income for a family is $36,515.
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