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'''Dewar''' is a town in [[Okmulgee County, Oklahoma|Okmulgee County]], [[Oklahoma]], United States. The population was |
'''Dewar''' is a town in [[Okmulgee County, Oklahoma|Okmulgee County]], [[Oklahoma]], United States. The population was 763 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.census.gov/search-results.html?searchType=web&cssp=SERP&q=Dewar%20town,%20Oklahoma |title= Dewar (town), Oklahoma |publisher=US Census Bureau|accessdate=October 15, 2023}}</ref> Founded in 1909 by workers for the [[Kansas, Oklahoma and Gulf Railway#Missouri, Oklahoma and Gulf Railway| Missouri, Oklahoma and Gulf Railway]] (MO&G), it was named for William Peter Dewar, a railroad official. It incorporated in 1909.<ref name="EOHC-Dewar">Coleman, Glynis. ''Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture''. "Dewar." Retrieved January 20, 2013. [http://digital.library.okstate.edu/encyclopedia/entries/D/DE016.html] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081231122813/http://digital.library.okstate.edu/encyclopedia/entries/D/DE016.html |date=December 31, 2008 }}</ref> |
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Dewar has a history with coal in the large [[Henryetta Coal Formation]]: the Thirty-sixth annual report of the Department of Mines and Minerals from 1943 shows production by four coal companies in Dewar— Berkey Coal Company, Coal Creek Coal Company, Dewar Coal Company, and Martin-Geary Coal Company—with a combined total of over 13,600 tons of coal annually.<ref name=Coal>{{cite web|url= https://digitalprairie.ok.gov/digital/collection/okresources/id/24961 |title=Thirty-sixth annual report of the Department of Mines and Minerals, 1943, page 15|publisher=Oklahoma Digital Prairie|accessdate=May 8, 2021}}</ref> Dewar was along the route of the [[Shortline railroad|shortline]] Coalton Railway, later called the [[Okmulgee Northern Railway]], which operated from Okmulgee south along the [[Deep Fork River]] carrying the coal out of the Dewar, [[Coalton, Oklahoma|Coalton]] and [[Schulter, Oklahoma|Schulter]] producing areas from 1916 to 1964.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archives.etypeservices.com/Henryetta1/Magazine203752/Publication/Magazine203752.pdf|title=Refuge Racoon’s Words on Wildlife, I Hear the Train A’Coming|publisher=Henryetta Free-Lance, January 26, 2018 (accessed on eTypes Archives)|access-date=January 26, 2021|archive-date=May 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210510144705/http://archives.etypeservices.com/Henryetta1/Magazine203752/Publication/Magazine203752.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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Dewar is located at {{coord|35|27|32|N|95|56|46|W|type:city}} (35.458946, -95.945973).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|0.9|sqmi|km2}}, of which |
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|0.9|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|0.9|sqmi|km2}} is land and 1.08% is water. |
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==Demographics== |
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 919 people, 344 households, and 261 families residing in the town. The |
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 919 people, 344 households, and 261 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|999.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 386 housing units at an average density of {{convert|419.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 71.49% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.33% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 19.80% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.54% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 7.83% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.07% of the population. |
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There were 344 households out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.12. |
There were 344 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.12. |
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In the town, the population was spread out with 27.3% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males. |
In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males. |
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The median income for a household in the town was $30,000, and the median income for a family was $35,417. Males had a median income of $27,625 versus $18,036 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $12,188. About 11.5% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 22.6% of those under age 18 and 17.4% of those age 65 or over. |
The median income for a household in the town was $30,000, and the median income for a family was $35,417. Males had a median income of $27,625 versus $18,036 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $12,188. About 11.5% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 22.6% of those under age 18 and 17.4% of those age 65 or over. |
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==External links== |
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* [http://digital.library.okstate.edu/encyclopedia/entries/D/DE016.html Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture - Dewar] |
* [http://digital.library.okstate.edu/encyclopedia/entries/D/DE016.html Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture - Dewar] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081231122813/http://digital.library.okstate.edu/encyclopedia/entries/D/DE016.html |date=December 31, 2008 }} |
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Latest revision as of 23:44, 7 May 2024
Dewar, Oklahoma | |
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Coordinates: 35°27′29″N 95°56′54″W / 35.45806°N 95.94833°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Oklahoma |
County | Okmulgee |
Area | |
• Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.64 km2) |
• Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
• Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 763 |
• Density | 753.95/sq mi (291.17/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 74431 |
Area code(s) | 539/918 |
FIPS code | 40-20500[3] |
GNIS feature ID | 2412423[2] |
Dewar is a town in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 763 at the 2020 census.[4] Founded in 1909 by workers for the Missouri, Oklahoma and Gulf Railway (MO&G), it was named for William Peter Dewar, a railroad official. It incorporated in 1909.[5]
Dewar has a history with coal in the large Henryetta Coal Formation: the Thirty-sixth annual report of the Department of Mines and Minerals from 1943 shows production by four coal companies in Dewar— Berkey Coal Company, Coal Creek Coal Company, Dewar Coal Company, and Martin-Geary Coal Company—with a combined total of over 13,600 tons of coal annually.[6] Dewar was along the route of the shortline Coalton Railway, later called the Okmulgee Northern Railway, which operated from Okmulgee south along the Deep Fork River carrying the coal out of the Dewar, Coalton and Schulter producing areas from 1916 to 1964.[7]
Geography
[edit]According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2), of which 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2) is land and 1.08% is water.
Demographics
[edit]Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1920 | 1,558 | — | |
1930 | 994 | −36.2% | |
1940 | 778 | −21.7% | |
1950 | 1,015 | 30.5% | |
1960 | 817 | −19.5% | |
1970 | 933 | 14.2% | |
1980 | 1,048 | 12.3% | |
1990 | 921 | −12.1% | |
2000 | 919 | −0.2% | |
2010 | 888 | −3.4% | |
2020 | 763 | −14.1% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[8] |
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 919 people, 344 households, and 261 families residing in the town. The population density was 999.2 inhabitants per square mile (385.8/km2). There were 386 housing units at an average density of 419.7 per square mile (162.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 71.49% White, 0.33% African American, 19.80% Native American, 0.54% from other races, and 7.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.07% of the population.
There were 344 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $30,000, and the median income for a family was $35,417. Males had a median income of $27,625 versus $18,036 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,188. About 11.5% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.6% of those under age 18 and 17.4% of those age 65 or over.
References
[edit]- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dewar, Oklahoma
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Dewar (town), Oklahoma". US Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
- ^ Coleman, Glynis. Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture. "Dewar." Retrieved January 20, 2013. [1] Archived December 31, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Thirty-sixth annual report of the Department of Mines and Minerals, 1943, page 15". Oklahoma Digital Prairie. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
- ^ "Refuge Racoon's Words on Wildlife, I Hear the Train A'Coming" (PDF). Henryetta Free-Lance, January 26, 2018 (accessed on eTypes Archives). Archived from the original (PDF) on May 10, 2021. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
External links
[edit]- Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture - Dewar Archived December 31, 2008, at the Wayback Machine