Cement, Oklahoma
Cement, Oklahoma | |
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Town | |
 Location of Cement, Oklahoma | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Caddo |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km2) |
| • Land | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,457 ft (444 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 501 |
| • Density | 1,100/sq mi (424.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 73017 |
| Area code | 405 |
| FIPS code | 40-13000[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1091138[2] |
Cement is a town in Caddo County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 501 at the 2010 census.[3]
Geography
Cement is located near the southeast corner of Caddo County at 34°56′8″N 98°8′14″W / 34.93556°N 98.13722°W (34.935441, -98.137320).[4] U.S. Route 277 passes through the town, leading east then north 18 miles (29 km) to Chickasha and southwest 31 miles (50 km) to Lawton. Oklahoma City is 60 miles (97 km) to the northeast via US-277 and Interstate 44.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Cement has a total area of 0.46 square miles (1.2 km2), all of it land.[3]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 770 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,098 | 42.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,117 | 1.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,039 | −7.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,076 | 3.6% | |
| 1960 | 959 | −10.9% | |
| 1970 | 892 | −7.0% | |
| 1980 | 884 | −0.9% | |
| 1990 | 642 | −27.4% | |
| 2000 | 530 | −17.4% | |
| 2010 | 501 | −5.5% | |
| 2015 (est.) | 495 | [5] | −1.2% |
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 530 people, 222 households, and 148 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,173.1 people per square mile (454.7/km²). There were 284 housing units at an average density of 628.6 per square mile (243.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 86.98% White, 2.64% African American, 8.11% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.38% from other races, and 1.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.89% of the population.
There were 222 households out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the town the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $18,625, and the median income for a family was $23,500. Males had a median income of $24,531 versus $17,031 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,378. About 24.6% of families and 27.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.3% of those under age 18 and 24.7% of those age 65 or over.
Utilities
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- Digital cable TV service, high-speed internet and digital telephone is provided by Southern Plains Cable Company.
- ATT offer High speed internet and telephone services.
- Wireless high-speed Internet is provided by Wichita Online
- Cement's public works authority provides water, sewer, and sanitation services to the town.
- Electric service is provided by American Electric Power Public Service Company of Oklahoma.
- Natural gas service is provided by Oklahoma Natural Gas.
Notable residents
- Blackbear Bosin (1921-1980), nationally renowned Kiowa/Comanche American artist and sculptor, was born and raised near here.
- Clinton Manges (1923–2010), Texas oilman [7]
References
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 11 September 2013. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 25 October 2007. Retrieved 31 January 2008.
- ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Cement town, Oklahoma". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 12 February 2011. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved 2 July 2016.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on 11 May 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Clinton Manges, Volatile Texas Oilman and Rancher Dies at 87", by Douglas Martin, New York Times 29 September 2010
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties. | |