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Encyclopedia > Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma

Pottawatomie County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2006, the population was 68,638. Its county seat is Shawnee6. Pottawatomie County is a part of the Oklahoma City Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area and the seat of the Shawnee Primary Statistical Area. A county is generally a sub-unit of regional self-government within a sovereign jurisdiction. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      A U.S. state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the... 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. ... Photo of the Santa Fe Depot in downtown Shawnee. ... 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. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ...

Image:Map of Oklahoma highlighting Pottawatomie County.png

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Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,055 km² (793 mi²). 2,040 km² (788 mi²) of it is land and 14 km² (6 mi²) of it (0.70%) 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. ...


Adjacent counties

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Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 65,521 people, 24,540 households, and 17,717 families residing in the county. The population density was 32/km² (83/mi²). There were 27,302 housing units at an average density of 13/km² (35/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 79.88% White, 2.89% Black or African American, 11.20% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 0.65% from other races, and 4.67% from two or more races. 2.36% 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. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ...


There were 24,540 households out of which 32.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.50% were married couples living together, 11.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.80% were non-families. 24.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.02. For the record label, see Marriage Records. ...


In the county, the population was spread out with 25.80% under the age of 18, 11.20% from 18 to 24, 26.90% from 25 to 44, 22.30% from 45 to 64, and 13.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 93.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.20 males.


The median income for a household in the county was $31,573, and the median income for a family was $38,162. Males had a median income of $31,104 versus $21,460 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,972. About 11.60% of families and 14.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.90% of those under age 18 and 11.70% 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

† Oklahoma City is mainly in Oklahoma County, but part of the city limits extends into Pottawatomie County. Asher is a town in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States. ... Bethel Acres is a town located in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma and is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area. ... Brooksville is a town located in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. ... Earlsboro is a town located in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. ... Johnson is a town located in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. ... Macomb is a town located in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. ... Maud is a city located in Oklahoma. ... McLoud is a town located in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma and is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Pink is a town located in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma and is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area. ... Photo of the Santa Fe Depot in downtown Shawnee. ... Saint Louis is a town located in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States. ... Tecumseh is a city in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States. ... Tribbey is a town located in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. ... Wanette is a town located in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. ... Oklahoma County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ...


NRHP Sites

The following sites in Pottawatomie County are listed on the National Register of Historic Places: A typical plaque showing entry on the National Register of Historic Places. ...

  • Aldridge Hotel, Shawnee
  • Barnard Elementary School, Tecumseh
  • Beard Cabin, Shawnee
  • Bell Street Historic District, Shawnee
  • Billington Building, Shawnee
  • H. T. Douglas Mansion and Garage, Shawnee
  • Governors Mansion, Shawnee
  • Kerfoot House, Shawnee
  • Nuckolls House, Shawnee
  • Pottawatomie County Courthouse, Shawnee
  • Rose--Fast Site (34PT28), Harjo
  • Sacred Heart Mission Site, Asher
  • Santa Fe Depot, Shawnee
  • Shawnee Friends Mission, Shawnee
  • St. Gregory's Abbey and College, Shawnee
  • Walker House, Shawnee

Coordinates: 35°12′N 96°56′W / 35.20, -96.94 Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...



 

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