Calera, Oklahoma
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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 (262.3/km²). There were 742 housing units at an average density of 289.5 per square mile (111.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 81.31% White, 0.12% African American, 11.67% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 2.07% from other races
, and 4.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.99% of the population.
There were 676 households out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples
living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the town the population was spread out with 27.1% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $27,766, and the median income for a family was $31,140. Males had a median income of $26,793 versus $18,688 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $13,850. About 12.2% of families and 15.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.5% of those under age 18 and 21.3% of those age 65 or over.
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, the second busiest north-south route in Oklahoma, after Interstate 35
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for Cale, Indian Territory, was established on November 30, 1889. In 1899, a new post office was established with the name Sterret and remained Sterret, I.T., until 1911. Later in 1911, the town and the railroad agreed to a final name change to Calera. Famous Calera residents include:
Census
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of 2000, there were 1,739 people, 676 households, and 469 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
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was 678.6 per square mile (262.3/km²). There were 742 housing units at an average density of 289.5 per square mile (111.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 81.31% White, 0.12% African American, 11.67% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 2.07% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 4.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.99% of the population.
There were 676 households out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the town the population was spread out with 27.1% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $27,766, and the median income for a family was $31,140. Males had a median income of $26,793 versus $18,688 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $13,850. About 12.2% of families and 15.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.5% of those under age 18 and 21.3% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
The city of Calera has seen tremendous economic growth within the past few years. More eating establishments- Sonic Drive-In, Subway, Taco Casa, and Chucks BBQ, have opened in recent years, and also a new hotel, Best Express Inn & Suites. Although Chuck's BBQ has been open for many years now, the newer establishments were built due to the influx of travelers visiting the Choctaw Casino located on the northern outskirts of town.Transportation
Calera is situated along U.S. 69U.S. Route 69
U.S. Route 69 is a north–south United States highway. When it was first created, it was only long, but it has since been expanded into a Minnesota to Texas cross-country route. The highway's southern terminus is in Port Arthur, Texas at an intersection with State Highway 87...
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U.S. Route 75
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, the second busiest north-south route in Oklahoma, after Interstate 35
Interstate 35
Interstate 35 is a north–south Interstate Highway in the central United States. I-35 stretches from Laredo, Texas, on the U.S.-Mexico border to Duluth, Minnesota, at Minnesota Highway 61 and 26th Avenue East. Many interstates used to have splits or spurs indicated with suffixed letters , but I-35...
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Educational System
Calera is home to Calera Public Schools. The average enrollment is approximately 700 students. The school mascot is the Calera Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs. The current classification is 2A, according to the OSSAA (Oklahoma Secondary Schools Athletic Association). Although small Calera has experienced tremendous success in academics and extra-curricular activities. In 1995, Calera High School's Academic Team won the OSSAA State Championship. The storied Calera basketball program has advanced to the state tournament seven times, and is home to the 1956 Class B Boys State Champions. Calera is also home to three individual cross-country state championships, as well as three 1600m state championships, won by current East Central University cross-country runner, Cale Eidson. The local FFA Chapter was named Three Star National FFA Chapter at the National FFA Convention from 2007 through 2011, and has experienced major success in Career Development Events at the State and National levels.History
Calera was originally founded as the town of Cale, sometimes called Cale Switch, in 1887. The community was named for George W. Cale, railroad official. The first authorized post officePost office
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for Cale, Indian Territory, was established on November 30, 1889. In 1899, a new post office was established with the name Sterret and remained Sterret, I.T., until 1911. Later in 1911, the town and the railroad agreed to a final name change to Calera. Famous Calera residents include:
- Angela Burleson, Miss Calera 1998
- Jason Meadows, Country Music Artist and Nashville Star Runner-Up
- Joe "Bok" Laughlin, Legendary Basketball Coach
- Jay Mauck, 1999 NAIA Basketball Player of the Year, Oklahoma Christian