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Cooperton, Oklahoma

Cooperton is a town located in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 20.

Geography Cooperton is located at 34°51'58" North, 98°52'12" West (34.866001, -98.870026)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²). 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 20 people, 12 households, and 6 families residing in the town. The population density is 15.8/km² (40.8/mi²). There are 19 housing units at an average density of 15.0/km² (38.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 85.00% White, 15.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 12 households out of which 16.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.7% are married couples living together, 0.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 50.0% are non-families. 50.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 33.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 1.67 and the average family size is 2.33.

In the town the population is spread out with 15.0% under the age of 18, 0.0% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 45.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 64 years. For every 100 females there are 300.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 240.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $13,125, and the median income for a family is $14,375. Males have a median income of $11,875 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the town is $12,096. 35.7% of the population and 28.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 60.0% are under the age of 18 and 22.2% are 65 or older.



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