Bryan County, Oklahoma
Encyclopedia
Bryan County is a county located in the U.S. state
of Oklahoma
. The population was 36,534 at the 2000 census. Its county seat
is Durant
. The county shares the same boundaries as the Durant Micropolitan Area. It is also home to the headquarters of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
located in Durant. Bryan County consists of 10 Townships: Albany, Bennington, Bokchito, Brown, Caddo, Calera, Colbert, Kemp, Matoy, and Speairs Townships. It is the only county in the United States named for Populist politician William Jennings Bryan
.
, the county has a total area of 943 square miles (2,442.4 km²), of which 909 square miles (2,354.3 km²) is land and 35 square miles (90.6 km²) (3.67%) is water.
of 2000, there were 36,534 people, 14,422 households, and 9,936 families residing in the county. The population density
was 40 people per square mile (16/km²). There were 16,715 housing units at an average density of 18 per square mile (7/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 80.02% White
, 1.42% Black
or African American
, 12.16% Native American
, 0.44% Asian
, 0.04% Pacific Islander
, 1.08% from other races
, and 4.84% from two or more races. 2.65% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 28.4% were of American
, 10.1% Irish
, 8.1% German and 6.7% English
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 14,422 households out of which 30.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.00% were married couples
living together, 10.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.10% were non-families. 26.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.80% under the age of 18, 11.70% from 18 to 24, 25.70% from 25 to 44, 22.30% from 45 to 64, and 15.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 95.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $27,888, and the median income for a family was $33,984. Males had a median income of $26,831 versus $20,087 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $14,217. About 14.00% of families and 18.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.40% of those under age 18 and 17.00% of those age 65 or over.
.
U.S. state
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of Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,751,351 residents as of the 2010 census and a land area of 68,667 square miles , Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state...
. The population was 36,534 at the 2000 census. Its county seat
County seat
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is Durant
Durant, Oklahoma
Durant is a city in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 15,877 at the 2010 census. Durant is the principal city of the Durant Micropolitan Statistical Area, which had a population of 42,416 in 2010...
. The county shares the same boundaries as the Durant Micropolitan Area. It is also home to the headquarters of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is a semi-autonomous Native American homeland comprising twelve tribal districts. The Choctaw Nation maintains a special relationship with both the United States and Oklahoma governments...
located in Durant. Bryan County consists of 10 Townships: Albany, Bennington, Bokchito, Brown, Caddo, Calera, Colbert, Kemp, Matoy, and Speairs Townships. It is the only county in the United States named for Populist politician William Jennings Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
William Jennings Bryan was an American politician in the late-19th and early-20th centuries. He was a dominant force in the liberal wing of the Democratic Party, standing three times as its candidate for President of the United States...
.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the county has a total area of 943 square miles (2,442.4 km²), of which 909 square miles (2,354.3 km²) is land and 35 square miles (90.6 km²) (3.67%) is water.
Major highways
US-69/US-75
US-70
SH-91Oklahoma State Highway 91State Highway 91 is a state highway in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. It runs for 13.6 mi , entirely within Bryan County. SH-91 has no lettered spur routes.-Route description:...
SH-70E
SH-48
SH-199
SH-78Oklahoma State Highway 78State Highway 78 is long state highway in southern Oklahoma. It runs from the Red River to Tishomingo. It has no lettered spur routes.-Route description:...
Adjacent counties
- Atoka CountyAtoka County, OklahomaAtoka County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma, and was formed in 1907 from Choctaw Lands. As of 2000, the population is 13,879. Its county seat is Atoka.-Geography:...
(north) - Choctaw CountyChoctaw County, OklahomaChoctaw County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 15,342. Its county seat is Hugo.-Geography:According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and is water....
(east) - Lamar County, Texas (southeast)
- Fannin County, TexasFannin County, TexasAs of the census of 2000, there were 31,242 people, 11,105 households, and 7,984 families residing in the county. The population density was 35 people per square mile . There were 12,887 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile...
(south) - Grayson County, TexasGrayson County, TexasAs of the census of 2000, there were 110,595 people, 42,849 households, and 30,208 families residing in the county. The population density was 118 people per square mile . There were 48,315 housing units at an average density of 52 per square mile...
(southwest) - Marshall CountyMarshall County, OklahomaMarshall County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 13,184. Its county seat is Madill. The county's population grew at a rate of 35% in the 1990s and now it has a new population estimate at 20,000. Marshall County is the fastest growing county in...
(west) - Johnston CountyJohnston County, OklahomaJohnston County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 10,513. Its county seat is Tishomingo.-Geography:...
(northwest)
History
After statehood Durant became the county seat of Bryan County after a vote.Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 36,534 people, 14,422 households, and 9,936 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 40 people per square mile (16/km²). There were 16,715 housing units at an average density of 18 per square mile (7/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 80.02% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.42% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 12.16% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.44% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.04% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.08% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 4.84% from two or more races. 2.65% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race. 28.4% were of American
United States
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, 10.1% Irish
Irish people
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, 8.1% German and 6.7% English
English people
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ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 14,422 households out of which 30.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.00% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 10.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.10% were non-families. 26.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.80% under the age of 18, 11.70% from 18 to 24, 25.70% from 25 to 44, 22.30% from 45 to 64, and 15.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 95.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $27,888, and the median income for a family was $33,984. Males had a median income of $26,831 versus $20,087 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $14,217. About 14.00% of families and 18.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.40% of those under age 18 and 17.00% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
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Calera, Oklahoma As of the census of 2000, there were 1,739 people, 676 households, and 469 families residing in the town. The population density was 678.6 per square mile . There were 742 housing units at an average density of 289.5 per square mile... Cartwright, Oklahoma Cartwright is an unincorporated rural community in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States. The post office opened April 25, 1940, and is one of the newest communities in Bryan County. The ZIP Code is 74731. It is named for the US Congressman Wilburn Cartwright... Colbert, Oklahoma Colbert is a town in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 1,065 at the 2000 census. It was incorporated in 1939. It was named after Benjamin Franklin Colbert, a Native American Chickasaw descendant of Scots trader James Logan Colbert and his Chickasaw wife Minta Hoye, who had... Durant, Oklahoma Durant is a city in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 15,877 at the 2010 census. Durant is the principal city of the Durant Micropolitan Statistical Area, which had a population of 42,416 in 2010... Hendrix, Oklahoma Hendrix is a town in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 79 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Hendrix is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Kemp, Oklahoma Kemp is a town in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 144 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Kemp is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land.... Kenefic, Oklahoma Kenefic is a town in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 192 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:... Mead, Oklahoma Mead is a town in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 123 at the 2000 census. Mead has seen very slow growth in recent years due to its proximity to Lake Texoma and the fast growing town of Durant.-Geography:... Platter, Oklahoma Platter is an unincorporated community in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States. Although it is unincorporated, Platter has a post office, with the ZIP code of 74753.-External links:... Silo, Oklahoma Silo is a town in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 282 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Silo is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land.... |
NRHP sites
The following sites in Bryan county are on the National Register of Historic PlacesNational Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
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Fisher's Station Fisher's Station, also known as Carriage Point, was a stage stand on the old Butterfield Overland Mail route and the Texas Road in Indian Territory. It was located at the head of Island Bayou in what is now Bryan County, Oklahoma. Island Bayou was then the dividing line between the Chickasaw and... , Durant Fort McCulloch Fort McCulloch was a Confederate military fort built by CSA Brigadier General Albert Pike in the Indian Territory during the American Civil War after the Battle of Pea Ridge.-History:... , Kenefic vicinity Nail's Station Nail's Station was a stage stand on the old Butterfield Overland Mail route and the Texas Road in Indian Territory. Sometimes called Blue River Station or Nail's Crossing, it was located on the east side of Blue River in what is now Bryan County, Oklahoma. It was operated by Joel H... , Kenefic vicinity Fort Washita Fort Washita is the former United States military post and National Historic Landmark located near Nida, Oklahoma on SH 199. Established in 1842 by General Zachary Taylor to protect citizens of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations from the plains indians it was later abandoned by Federal forces at... , Nida vicinity |
Further reading
- Bryan County Heritage Association. The History of Bryan County Oklahoma. National ShareGraphics, 1983. 596.