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Welch, Oklahoma

Welch is a town located in Craig County, Oklahoma. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 597.

Geography Welch is located at 36°52'29" North, 95°5'38" West (36.874605, -95.093805)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.2 km² (0.5 mi²). 1.2 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 597 people, 247 households, and 170 families residing in the town. The population density is 501.1/km² (1,308.7/mi²). There are 295 housing units at an average density of 247.6/km² (646.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 75.38% White, 0.17% African American, 12.90% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.34% from other races, and 10.22% from two or more races. 2.18% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 247 households out of which 27.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% are married couples living together, 11.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% are non-families. 28.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 17.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.35 and the average family size is 2.86.

In the town the population is spread out with 22.9% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 23.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 87.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 84.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $31,389, and the median income for a family is $38,482. Males have a median income of $22,063 versus $21,944 for females. The per capita income for the town is $14,358. 14.8% of the population and 8.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 18.8% are under the age of 18 and 9.8% are 65 or older.



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