Johnston County, Oklahoma
Encyclopedia
Johnston County is a county located in the U.S. state
of Oklahoma
. As of 2000, the population was 10,513. Its county seat
is Tishomingo
.
, the county has a total area of 658 square miles (1,704.2 km²), of which 644 square miles (1,668 km²) is land and 14 square miles (36.3 km²) (2.09%) is water.
of 2000, there were 10,513 people, 4,057 households, and 2,900 families residing in the county. The population density
was 16 people per square mile (6/km²). There were 4,782 housing units at an average density of 7 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 76.09% White
, 1.66% Black
or African American
, 15.32% Native American
, 0.27% Asian
, 0.05% Pacific Islander
, 1.24% from other races
, and 5.38% from two or more races. 2.47% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 97.0% spoke English
, 1.6% Spanish
and 1.2% Choctaw
as their first language.
There were 4,057 households out of which 31.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.60% were married couples
living together, 10.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.50% were non-families. 25.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the county, the population was spread out with 25.50% under the age of 18, 9.70% from 18 to 24, 25.00% from 25 to 44, 24.30% from 45 to 64, and 15.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $24,592, and the median income for a family was $30,292. Males had a median income of $25,240 versus $19,868 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $13,747. About 17.80% of families and 22.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.00% of those under age 18 and 19.30% of those age 65 or over.
U.S. state
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of Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,751,351 residents as of the 2010 census and a land area of 68,667 square miles , Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state...
. As of 2000, the population was 10,513. Its county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is Tishomingo
Tishomingo, Oklahoma
Tishomingo is the largest city and the county seat of Johnston County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 3,162 at the 2000 census. It was the first capital of the Chickasaw Nation. Murray State College, a community college, with an annual enrollment of 1,600 students is located in...
.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the county has a total area of 658 square miles (1,704.2 km²), of which 644 square miles (1,668 km²) is land and 14 square miles (36.3 km²) (2.09%) is water.
Major highways
U.S. Highway 377
State Highway 1State Highway 1 (Oklahoma)State Highway 1, sometimes abbreviated as SH-1 or OK-1, is a highway maintained by the U.S. state of Oklahoma. It travels through the southeastern part of the state, nicknamed Little Dixie. Because Oklahoma uses odd numbers for east and west highways State Highway 1, sometimes abbreviated as SH-1...
State Highway 7State Highway 7 (Oklahoma)State Highway 7, often abbreviated as SH-7 or OK-7, is a 150-mile highway in southern Oklahoma. This lengthy highway connects many towns in Oklahoma's "Little Dixie" area. It runs from Interstate 44 in Lawton to U.S...- State Highway 12
State Highway 22State Highway 22 (Oklahoma)State Highway 22 is a state highway in Oklahoma. It runs in a 47.5-mile west-to-east pattern through the south-central part of the state, running from SH-1 at Ravia to US-70 at Bokchito....
State Highway 48State Highway 48 (Oklahoma)State Highway 48 is a state highway in eastern Oklahoma that runs nearly from Bryan County to Pawnee County. SH-48 has one lettered spur in Johnston County.-Route description:...
State Highway 78
Adjacent counties
- Pontotoc CountyPontotoc County, OklahomaPontotoc County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 35,143. Its county seat is Ada.-Geography:According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,879 km²...
(north) - Coal CountyCoal County, OklahomaCoal County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population is 6,031. Its county seat is Coalgate.-Geography:According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and is water....
(northeast) - Atoka CountyAtoka County, OklahomaAtoka County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma, and was formed in 1907 from Choctaw Lands. As of 2000, the population is 13,879. Its county seat is Atoka.-Geography:...
(east) - Bryan CountyBryan County, OklahomaBryan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The population was 36,534 at the 2000 census. Its county seat is Durant. The county shares the same boundaries as the Durant Micropolitan Area. It is also home to the headquarters of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma located in Durant...
(southeast) - Marshall CountyMarshall County, OklahomaMarshall County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 13,184. Its county seat is Madill. The county's population grew at a rate of 35% in the 1990s and now it has a new population estimate at 20,000. Marshall County is the fastest growing county in...
(south) - Carter CountyCarter County, OklahomaCarter County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2010, the population was 47,557. Its county seat is Ardmore.Carter County is part of the Ardmore, Oklahoma, Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:According to the U.S...
(west) - Murray CountyMurray County, OklahomaMurray County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 12,623. Its county seat is Sulphur.-Geography:...
(northwest)
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 10,513 people, 4,057 households, and 2,900 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 16 people per square mile (6/km²). There were 4,782 housing units at an average density of 7 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 76.09% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.66% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 15.32% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.27% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.05% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.24% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 5.38% from two or more races. 2.47% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race. 97.0% spoke English
English language
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, 1.6% Spanish
Spanish language
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and 1.2% Choctaw
Choctaw language
The Choctaw language, traditionally spoken by the Native American Choctaw people of the southeastern United States, is a member of the Muskogean family...
as their first language.
There were 4,057 households out of which 31.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.60% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 10.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.50% were non-families. 25.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the county, the population was spread out with 25.50% under the age of 18, 9.70% from 18 to 24, 25.00% from 25 to 44, 24.30% from 45 to 64, and 15.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $24,592, and the median income for a family was $30,292. Males had a median income of $25,240 versus $19,868 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $13,747. About 17.80% of families and 22.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.00% of those under age 18 and 19.30% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
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Mill Creek, Oklahoma Mill Creek is a town in Johnston County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 340 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Mill Creek is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:... Ravia, Oklahoma Ravia is a town in Johnston County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 459 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Ravia is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Tishomingo, Oklahoma Tishomingo is the largest city and the county seat of Johnston County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 3,162 at the 2000 census. It was the first capital of the Chickasaw Nation. Murray State College, a community college, with an annual enrollment of 1,600 students is located in... Wapanucka, Oklahoma Wapanucka is a town in Johnston County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 445 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Wapanucka is located at .... |