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Oakwood, Oklahoma

Oakwood is a town located in Dewey County, Oklahoma. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 72.

Geography Oakwood is located at 35°55'53" North, 98°42'21" West (35.931363, -98.705884)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²). 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 72 people, 35 households, and 17 families residing in the town. The population density is 115.8/km² (305.8/mi²). There are 48 housing units at an average density of 77.2/km² (203.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 94.44% White, 0.00% African American, 1.39% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.39% from other races, and 2.78% from two or more races. 1.39% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 35 households out of which 22.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% are married couples living together, 2.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 48.6% are non-families. 42.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 20.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.06 and the average family size is 2.83.

In the town the population is spread out with 16.7% under the age of 18, 12.5% from 18 to 24, 19.4% from 25 to 44, 29.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 47 years. For every 100 females there are 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 106.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $18,125, and the median income for a family is $36,875. Males have a median income of $16,250 versus $30,625 for females. The per capita income for the town is $21,254. 22.0% of the population and 18.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 0.0% are under the age of 18 and 50.0% are 65 or older.



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