Gracemont, Oklahoma

Gracemont, Oklahoma
Town
Location of Gracemont, Oklahoma
Location of Gracemont, Oklahoma
Coordinates: 35°11′16″N 98°15′33″W / 35.18778°N 98.25917°W / 35.18778; -98.25917[1]
CountryUnited States
StateOklahoma
CountyCaddo
Area
[2]
 • Total
0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2)
 • Land0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,263 ft (385 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
279
 • Density1,685.4/sq mi (650.72/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
73042
Area codes405/572
FIPS code40-30600
GNIS feature ID2412696[1]

Gracemont is a town in Caddo County, Oklahoma, United States.[1] The population was 279 as of the 2020 United States census.[3] The town moniker is a portmanteau of 'Grace' and 'Montgomery,' the names of two friends of the first postmaster, Alice L. Bailey.[4]

Geography

Gracemont is located east of the center of Caddo County in the valley of Sugar Creek, a tributary of the Washita River and part of the Red River watershed.

U.S. Route 281 passes through the town, leading south 8 miles (13 km) to Anadarko, the county seat, and north 12 miles (19 km) to Binger.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Gracemont has a total area of 0.15 square miles (0.4 km2), all land.[5]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1920266—
193039448.1%
1940328−16.8%
1950301−8.2%
19603061.7%
197042438.6%
198050318.6%
1990339−32.6%
2000336−0.9%
2010318−5.4%
2020279−12.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Gracemont had a population of 279. The median age was 33.9 years. 28.7% of residents were under the age of 18 and 16.8% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 84.8 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 77.7 males age 18 and over.[7][8]

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[9]

There were 114 households in Gracemont, of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 42.1% were married-couple households, 19.3% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 35.1% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[7]

There were 153 housing units, of which 25.5% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.9% and the rental vacancy rate was 15.9%.[7]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[8]
Race Number Percent
White 197 70.6%
Black or African American 0 0.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 41 14.7%
Asian 0 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.0%
Some other race 5 1.8%
Two or more races 36 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 29 10.4%

2000 census

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 336 people, 143 households, and 90 families residing in the town. The population density was 2,199.3 inhabitants per square mile (849.2/km2). There were 169 housing units at an average density of 1,106.2 per square mile (427.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 80.65% White, 12.50% Native American, 4.46% from other races, and 2.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.52% of the population.

There were 143 households, out of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% 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 3.05.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $21,875, and the median income for a family was $34,167. Males had a median income of $24,792 versus $18,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,026. About 14.9% of families and 19.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.3% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

References

  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gracemont, Oklahoma
  2. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  3. ^ "Gracemont (town), Oklahoma". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  4. ^ Shirk, George H (1987). Oklahoma Place Names. University of Oklahoma Press. ISBN 0-8061-2028-2.
  5. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Gracemont town, Oklahoma". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved February 6, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  6. ^ U.S. Decennial Census; census.gov
  7. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
  8. ^ a b "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
  9. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
  10. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  11. ^ "Girl's illness was Web hoax; Associated Press; May 26, 2001". Archived from the original on January 1, 2014. Retrieved December 27, 2013.
  12. ^ "FBI declines to prosecute in 'Kaycee' internet hoax; Peabody Gazette-Bulletin; May 30, 2001; Page 1 and 2". Archived from the original on April 17, 2014. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
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