Pawnee County, Oklahoma

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Pawnee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population is 16,612. Its county seat is Pawnee6.

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[edit] Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,541 km² (595 mi²). 1,475 km² (569 mi²) of it is land and 66 km² (25 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 4.27% water.

[edit] Adjacent counties

[edit] Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there were 16,612 people, 6,383 households, and 4,748 families residing in the county. The population density was 11/km² (29/mi²). There were 7,464 housing units at an average density of 5/km² (13/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 82.27% White, 0.69% Black or African American, 12.13% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.24% from other races, and 4.42% from two or more races. 1.16% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 6,383 households out of which 32.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.60% were married couples living together, 9.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.60% were non-families. 22.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the county, the population was spread out with 26.50% under the age of 18, 7.30% from 18 to 24, 26.20% from 25 to 44, 25.20% from 45 to 64, and 14.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 97.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $31,661, and the median income for a family was $37,274. Males had a median income of $29,946 versus $21,069 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,261. About 9.60% of families and 13.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.60% of those under age 18 and 13.80% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Cities and towns

[edit] NRHP Sites

The following sites in Pawnee County are listed on the National Register of Historic Places:

  • Arkansas Valley National Bank, Pawnee
  • Blackburn Methodist Church, Blackburn
  • Blue Hawk Peak Ranch, Pawnee
  • Corliss Steam Engine, Pawnee
  • Mullendore Mansion, Cleveland
  • Pawnee Agency and Boarding School Historic District, Pawnee
  • Pawnee Armory, Pawnee
  • Pawnee County Courthouse, Pawnee
  • Pawnee Indian Agency, Pawnee
  • Pawnee Municipal Swimming Pool and Bathhouse, Pawnee
  • Ralston Opera House, Ralston

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