Dewey County, Oklahoma
Encyclopedia
Dewey County is a county located in the U.S. state
of Oklahoma
. As of 2000, the population was 4,743. Its county seat
is Taloga
.
, the county has a total area of 1008 square miles (2,610.7 km²), of which 1000 square miles (2,590 km²) is land and 8 square miles (20.7 km²) (0.81%) is water.
of 2000, there were 4,743 people, 1,962 households, and 1,336 families residing in the county. The population density
was 5 people per square mile (2/km²). There were 2,425 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile (1/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 92.16% White
, 0.13% Black
or African American
, 4.64% Native American
, 0.06% Asian
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
, 0.72% from other races
, and 2.28% from two or more races. 2.68% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 1,962 households out of which 26.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.80% were married couples
living together, 5.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.90% were non-families. 30.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.40% 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 2.93.
In the county, the population was spread out with 23.30% under the age of 18, 7.10% from 18 to 24, 22.90% from 25 to 44, 25.70% from 45 to 64, and 21.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 94.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $28,172, and the median income for a family was $36,114. Males had a median income of $26,675 versus $18,548 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $15,806. About 11.40% of families and 15.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.60% of those under age 18 and 15.80% 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...
. As of 2000, the population was 4,743. Its county seat
County seat
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is Taloga
Taloga, Oklahoma
Taloga is a town in Dewey County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 299 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Dewey County.-Geography:Taloga is located at ....
.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the county has a total area of 1008 square miles (2,610.7 km²), of which 1000 square miles (2,590 km²) is land and 8 square miles (20.7 km²) (0.81%) is water.
Major highways
U.S. Highway 60
U.S. Highway 183
U.S. Highway 270/U.S. Highway 281
State Highway 34State Highway 34 (Oklahoma)State Highway 34 is a state highway in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. It runs for south-to-north in the western part of the state...- State Highway 47State Highway 47 (Oklahoma)State Highway 47 is a state highway in Oklahoma. It runs west-to-east in Roger Mills, Dewey and Custer counties.The current SH-47 was first established in late 1936. Over time it was expanded, reaching its current extent in 1945...
State Highway 51State Highway 51 (Oklahoma)State Highway 51, abbreviated to SH-51 or OK-51, is a major state highway in Oklahoma. It runs for 333 miles east–west across the state, running from the Texas state line to Arkansas. It is the third-longest state highway in the system.-Texas to I-35:SH-51 begins at the Texas line concurrent...
Adjacent counties
- Woodward CountyWoodward County, OklahomaWoodward County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 18,486. Its county seat is Woodward. Woodward County was originally known as "N" County and was composed of present day Woodward County and portions of Harper, Ellis, and Woods County...
& Major CountyMajor County, OklahomaMajor County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 7,545. Its county seat is Fairview. Located in northwestern Oklahoma. Major County is bounded by Woods and Alfalfa counties in the north, Garfield County on the east, Kingfisher, Blaine and Dewey on...
(north) - Blaine CountyBlaine County, OklahomaBlaine County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population is 11,976. Its county seat is Watonga. Blaine County is the birthplace of voice actor Clarence Nash, the voice of Donald Duck....
(east) - Custer CountyCuster County, OklahomaCuster County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. It was named in honor of General George Armstrong Custer. As of 2000, the population was 26,142. Its county seat is Arapaho.-Geography:...
(south) - Roger Mills CountyRoger Mills County, OklahomaRoger Mills County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 3,436. Its county seat is Cheyenne.-History:Roger Mills County takes its name from Roger Q. Mills, a prominent American politician from Texas...
(southwest) - Ellis CountyEllis County, OklahomaEllis County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 4,075. Its county seat is Arnett.-Geography:...
(northwest)
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 4,743 people, 1,962 households, and 1,336 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 5 people per square mile (2/km²). There were 2,425 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile (1/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 92.16% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.13% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
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, 4.64% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.06% Asian
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.72% from other races
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, and 2.28% from two or more races. 2.68% 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.
There were 1,962 households out of which 26.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.80% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 5.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.90% were non-families. 30.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.40% 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 2.93.
In the county, the population was spread out with 23.30% under the age of 18, 7.10% from 18 to 24, 22.90% from 25 to 44, 25.70% from 45 to 64, and 21.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 94.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $28,172, and the median income for a family was $36,114. Males had a median income of $26,675 versus $18,548 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $15,806. About 11.40% of families and 15.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.60% of those under age 18 and 15.80% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
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Putnam, Oklahoma Putnam is a town in Dewey County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 46 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Putnam is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land.... Seiling, Oklahoma Seiling is a city in Dewey County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 860 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Seiling is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Taloga, Oklahoma Taloga is a town in Dewey County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 299 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Dewey County.-Geography:Taloga is located at .... Vici, Oklahoma Vici is a town in Dewey County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 699 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Vici is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land.... |