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Smithville, Oklahoma

Smithville is a town located in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 123.

Geography Smithville is located at 34°28'8" North, 94°38'37" West (34.468780, -94.643643)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.8 km² (1.1 mi²). 2.8 km² (1.1 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 123 people, 50 households, and 33 families residing in the town. The population density is 43.2/km² (111.7/mi²). There are 67 housing units at an average density of 23.5/km² (60.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 63.41% White, 0.00% African American, 19.51% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 2.44% from other races, and 14.63% from two or more races. 5.69% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 50 households out of which 36.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% are married couples living together, 18.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% are non-families. 34.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 22.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.46 and the average family size is 3.15.

In the town the population is spread out with 35.8% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 68.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 79.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $12,250, and the median income for a family is $15,417. Males have a median income of $21,875 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the town is $9,431. 62.7% of the population and 48.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 93.9% are under the age of 18 and 24.0% are 65 or older.



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