Olustee, Oklahoma

Olustee, Oklahoma
Town
Location of Olustee, Oklahoma
Location of Olustee, Oklahoma
Coordinates: 34°32′52″N 99°25′27″W / 34.54778°N 99.42417°W / 34.54778; -99.42417
CountryUnited States
StateOklahoma
CountyJackson
Area
[1]
 • Total
0.83 sq mi (2.16 km2)
 • Land0.83 sq mi (2.16 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,332 ft (406 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
468
 • Density561.7/sq mi (216.88/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
73560
Area code580
FIPS code40-55450[3]
GNIS feature ID2413080[2]

Olustee is a town in Jackson County, Oklahoma, United States. "Olustee" is said to be a Seminole word meaning "pond"[4] or from the Creek (Muscogee) language ue-lvste (/oy-lást-i/) meaning "black water", and being taken from the Battle of Olustee in Florida.[5] The population was 468 as of the 2020 United States census.[6]

Geography

Olustee is located 14 miles (23 km) southwest of Altus[4] along Oklahoma State Highway 6.[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910850—
1920665−21.8%
1930651−2.1%
1940248−61.9%
195045583.5%
19604631.8%
197081976.9%
1980721−12.0%
1990701−2.8%
2000680−3.0%
2010607−10.7%
2020468−22.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Olustee had a population of 468. The median age was 36.8 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18 and 14.5% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 99.1 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 104.7 males age 18 and over.[9][10]

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[11]

There were 173 households in Olustee, of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 48.0% were married-couple households, 20.2% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 21.4% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[9]

There were 242 housing units, of which 28.5% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 5.3% and the rental vacancy rate was 20.2%.[9]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[10]
Race Number Percent
White 302 64.5%
Black or African American 10 2.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 21 4.5%
Asian 8 1.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.0%
Some other race 58 12.4%
Two or more races 69 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 142 30.3%

2000 census

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 680 people, 250 households, and 185 families residing in the town. The population density was 823.8 inhabitants per square mile (318.1/km2). There were 280 housing units at an average density of 339.2 per square mile (131.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 70.15% White, 0.74% African American, 3.97% Native American, 0.59% Asian, 19.71% from other races, and 4.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 32.79% of the population.

There were 250 households, out of which 42.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 33.5% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $25,125, and the median income for a family was $28,375. Males had a median income of $24,500 versus $20,893 for females. The per capita income for the town was $10,189. About 19.5% of families and 24.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.0% of those under age 18 and 28.0% of those age 65 or over.

References

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Olustee, Oklahoma
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ a b Oden, Tal. Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture. "Olustee." Retrieved January 4, 2013.[1] Archived July 5, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ Jack B. Martin. "From Tallahassee To Tulsa: Creek Place-Names in the American South". Archived March 1, 2014, at the Wayback Machine College of William and Mary, 2002. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
  6. ^ "Olustee (town), Oklahoma". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  7. ^ "Olustee, Oklahoma". Google Maps. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
  10. ^ a b "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
  11. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
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