Cashion, Oklahoma

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Cashion is a town in Oklahoma, United States. As of 2005, the city is estimated to have a total population of 716.

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[edit] Geography

Location of Cashion, Oklahoma

Cashion is located at 35°48′0″N, 97°40′38″W (35.800002, -97.677178)GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.8 km² (1.1 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.

[edit] Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 635 people, 238 households, and 177 families residing in the town. The population density was 222.9/km² (578.7/mi²). There were 262 housing units at an average density of 92.0/km² (238.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 95.28% White, 0.16% African American, 1.73% Native American, 0.16% from other races, and 2.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.09% of the population.

There were 238 households out of which 45.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.9% 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 3.18.

In the town the population was spread out with 32.1% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $44,844. Males had a median income of $31,012 versus $25,729 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,513. About 11.4% of families and 15.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.4% of those under age 18 and 24.6% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Hot Spots

PJs diner, located on Main Street, has the best fried chicken in town.

[edit] Famous Residents

Lindsay Hill, Miss Oklahoma 2004, was born in Cashion.

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