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Encyclopedia > Okemah, Oklahoma

Okemah is a city located in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,038. It is the county seat of Okfuskee CountyGR6. It is the birthplace of folk music legend Woody Guthrie. Okfuskee County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... A county seat is an administrative center for a county. ... Okfuskee County is a county located in the state of 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. ... Woody Guthrie with Guitar Woodrow Wilson Guthrie (July 14, 1912–October 3, 1967), known as Woody Guthrie was an influential and prolific American folk musician noted for his identification with the common man, the poor and the downtrodden, and for his abhorrence of fascism and exploitation. ...


Geography

Okemah is located at 35°25'52" North, 96°18'20" West (35.430987, -96.305500)GR1. Image File history File links OKMap-doton-Okemah. ... 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. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.9 km² (2.7 mi²). 6.7 km² (2.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.63% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... 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. ...


Demographics

Okemah is the birthplace of Woody Guthrie (1912 - 1967). Woody Guthrie with Guitar Woodrow Wilson Guthrie (July 14, 1912–October 3, 1967), known as Woody Guthrie was an influential and prolific American folk musician noted for his identification with the common man, the poor and the downtrodden, and for his abhorrence of fascism and exploitation. ...


As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 3,038 people, 1,242 households, and 763 families residing in the city. The population density was 451.1/km² (1,170.5/mi²). There were 1,506 housing units at an average density of 223.6/km² (580.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 69.09% White, 2.37% African American, 22.84% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.46% from other races, and 5.13% from two or more races. 1.94% 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. ...


There were 1,242 households out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.5% were non-families. 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.04. The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 82.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.8 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $21,306, and the median income for a family was $26,659. Males had a median income of $21,905 versus $15,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,645. 25.3% of the population and 19.5% of families were below the poverty line. 38.6% of those under the age of 18 and 16.6% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. 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

Coordinates: 35.430987° N -96.3055° E Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically); large version (pdf) The geographic (earth-mapping) coordinate system expresses every horizontal position on Earth by two of the three coordinates of a spherical coordinate system which is aligned with the spin axis of the Earth. ...


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Okemah, Oklahoma - Schools (497 words)
With the belief that all students can and should learn, the board of education, administration, staff and patrons of the Okemah Public Schools are committed to maintaining and improving the existing educational system.
Okemah and Okfuskee County students are able to take advantage of Wes Watkins Area Vo-Tech in Wetumka, OSU-Okmulgee in Okmulgee, and Gordon Cooper Vo-Tech in Shawnee, all within 40 miles of Okemah.
Sixty percent of Okemah's graduates attend colleges and universities, and seven such institutions are within 86 miles of Okemah.
Okemah, Oklahoma - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (416 words)
Okemah is a city located in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma.
Okemah is located at 35°25'52" North, 96°18'20" West (35.430987, -96.305500)
Okemah is the birthplace of Woody Guthrie (1912 - 1967).
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