New Cordell, Oklahoma
Encyclopedia
New Cordell is a city in Washita County
, Oklahoma
, United States
. The population was 2,915 at the 2010 census
. Cordell was previously located a few miles from the current spot, but was moved around 1900, thus the name New Cordell.
, the city has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.5 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 2,867 people, 1,192 households, and 816 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,132.3 people per square mile (437.5/km²). There were 1,427 housing units at an average density of 563.6 per square mile (217.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.33% White, 0.21% African American, 2.09% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.94% from other races
, and 1.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.62% of the population.
There were 1,192 households out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples
living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.9% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,053, and the median income for a family was $34,519. Males had a median income of $24,531 versus $18,173 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $15,509. About 15.4% of families and 17.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.9% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.
Washita County, Oklahoma
Washita County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 11,508. Its county seat is New Cordell. It was formerly located in Cloud Chief, Oklahoma....
, 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...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 2,915 at the 2010 census
United States Census, 2010
The Twenty-third United States Census, known as Census 2010 or the 2010 Census, is the current national census of the United States. National Census Day was April 1, 2010 and is the reference date used in enumerating individuals...
. Cordell was previously located a few miles from the current spot, but was moved around 1900, thus the name New Cordell.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.5 km²), all of it land.
Climate
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 2,867 people, 1,192 households, and 816 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,132.3 people per square mile (437.5/km²). There were 1,427 housing units at an average density of 563.6 per square mile (217.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.33% White, 0.21% African American, 2.09% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.94% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.62% of the population.
There were 1,192 households out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% 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, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.9% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,053, and the median income for a family was $34,519. Males had a median income of $24,531 versus $18,173 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 city was $15,509. About 15.4% of families and 17.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.9% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.
Educational Opportunities
- Cordell Public Schools
- Western Technology CenterWestern Technology CenterWestern Technology Center is a public career and technology education center founded in 1970 with its main campus located in Burns Flat, Oklahoma. Branch campuses are located in Hobart, Sayre and Weatherford...
- Southwestern Oklahoma State UniversitySouthwestern Oklahoma State UniversitySouthwestern Oklahoma State University is a public university in Weatherford and Sayre, Oklahoma. It is one of seven state regional universities in the state of Oklahoma.The current president of SWOSU is Randy Beutler.-History:...