Tillman County, Oklahoma
Encyclopedia
Tillman County is a county located in the U.S. state
of Oklahoma
. As of 2000, the population was 9,287. The county seat is Frederick
. .
, the county has a total area of 2,277 km² (879 mi²), of which 2,258 km² (872 mi²) is land and 19 km² (7 mi²) (0.82%) is water.
of 2000, there were 9,287 people, 3,594 households, and 2,487 families residing in the county. The population density
was 4/km² (11/mi²). There were 4,342 housing units at an average density of 2/km² (5/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 74.21% White
, 9.02% Black
or African American
, 2.68% Native American
, 0.32% Asian
, 0.03% Pacific Islander
, 10.61% from other races
, and 3.12% from two or more races. 17.67% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 3,594 households out of which 30.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.10% were married couples
living together, 10.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.80% were non-families. 28.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the county, the population was spread out with 26.70% under the age of 18, 7.20% from 18 to 24, 24.00% from 25 to 44, 22.80% from 45 to 64, and 19.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 96.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $24,828, and the median income for a family was $30,854. Males had a median income of $23,039 versus $18,724 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $14,270. About 17.30% of families and 21.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.20% of those under age 18 and 15.40% 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 9,287. The county seat is Frederick
Frederick, Oklahoma
Frederick is a city in Tillman County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 3,940 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Tillman County. This is an agriculture based community primarily with wheat, cotton, and cattle....
. .
Geography
According to the U.S. Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the county has a total area of 2,277 km² (879 mi²), of which 2,258 km² (872 mi²) is land and 19 km² (7 mi²) (0.82%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Kiowa CountyKiowa County, OklahomaKiowa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 10,227. Its county seat is Hobart.-Geography:According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of . is land and is water....
(north) - Comanche CountyComanche County, OklahomaComanche County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Built on former reservation lands of the Comanche, Kiowa, and Apache in Indian Territory, Comanche County was open for settlement on August 16, 1901 by lottery. The region has three cities and seven towns as well as the Fort Sill...
(northeast) - Cotton CountyCotton County, OklahomaCotton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 6,614. Its county seat is Walters.When Oklahoma achieved statehood in 1907, the area which is now Cotton County fell within the boundaries of Comanche County...
(east) - Wichita County, TexasWichita County, TexasAs of the census of 2000, there were 131,664 people, 48,441 households, and 32,891 families residing in the county. The population density was 210 people per square mile . There were 53,304 housing units at an average density of 85 per square mile...
(south) - Wilbarger County, TexasWilbarger County, Texas*Harrold *Odell *Oklaunion *Vernon-Notable natives and residents:*Jack English Hightower, Memphis, Texas, native; former member of both houses of the Texas State Legislature, and former U.S...
(southwest) - Jackson CountyJackson County, OklahomaJackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 28,439. Its county seat is Altus.-Geography:According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and is water....
(northwest)
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 9,287 people, 3,594 households, and 2,487 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 4/km² (11/mi²). There were 4,342 housing units at an average density of 2/km² (5/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 74.21% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 9.02% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 2.68% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.32% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.03% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 10.61% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 3.12% from two or more races. 17.67% 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.
There were 3,594 households out of which 30.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.10% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 10.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.80% were non-families. 28.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the county, the population was spread out with 26.70% under the age of 18, 7.20% from 18 to 24, 24.00% from 25 to 44, 22.80% from 45 to 64, and 19.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 96.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $24,828, and the median income for a family was $30,854. Males had a median income of $23,039 versus $18,724 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $14,270. About 17.30% of families and 21.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.20% of those under age 18 and 15.40% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
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Frederick, Oklahoma Frederick is a city in Tillman County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 3,940 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Tillman County. This is an agriculture based community primarily with wheat, cotton, and cattle.... Grandfield, Oklahoma Grandfield is a city in Tillman County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 1,038 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Grandfield is located at .... |
Hollister, Oklahoma Hollister is a town in Tillman County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 50 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Hollister is located at .... Loveland, Oklahoma Loveland is a town in Tillman County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 13 at the 2010 census. Loveland once had a post office that has since closed... |
Manitou, Oklahoma Manitou is a town in Tillman County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 181 at the 2010 census. It includes the former town of Siboney, absorbed on January 28, 1908... Tipton, Oklahoma Tipton is a town in Tillman County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 847 at the 2010 census.Tipton also is home to a home for children, founded in 1928, when Sol Tipton donated a plot of land to the founders... |