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Goltry, Oklahoma

Goltry is a town located in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 268.

Geography Goltry is located at 36°31'59" North, 98°9'4" West (36.532980, -98.151104)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.0 km² (0.4 mi²). 1.0 km² (0.4 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 268 people, 120 households, and 72 families residing in the town. The population density is 279.7/km² (731.9/mi²). There are 146 housing units at an average density of 152.4/km² (398.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 92.54% White, 0.00% African American, 4.10% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 3.36% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 120 households out of which 25.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% are married couples living together, 6.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 39.2% are non-families. 36.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 20.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.23 and the average family size is 2.95.

In the town the population is spread out with 25.0% under the age of 18, 3.0% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 24.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 82.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $30,000, and the median income for a family is $31,979. Males have a median income of $27,500 versus $16,696 for females. The per capita income for the town is $12,182. 18.1% of the population and 13.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 23.3% are under the age of 18 and 14.5% are 65 or older.



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