Pawnee, Oklahoma
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Pawnee is a city in Pawnee County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 2,230 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Pawnee CountyGR6.
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[edit] Geography
Pawnee is located at (36.336260, -96.801494)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.7 km² (2.2 mi²), all land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 2,230 people, 878 households, and 581 families residing in the city. The population density was 391.4/km² (1,015.4/mi²). There were 1,054 housing units at an average density of 185.0/km² (479.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 63.18% White, 3.59% African American, 27.89% Native American, 0.18% from other races, and 5.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.03% of the population.
There were 878 households out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% were married couples living together, 17.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.08.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 84.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $24,962, and the median income for a family was $32,850. Males had a median income of $28,182 versus $20,139 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,970. About 16.8% of families and 20.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.9% of those under age 18 and 23.4% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Famous Residents
- Chester Gould-cartoonest/creator of Dick Tracy
- "Pawnee Bill" Lillie-wild west show presenter
- Mose Yellowhorse-first full blooded Native American Pro Baseball Player
- Jean Hager - mystery suspense author
[edit] Items of Interest
- Home of the Pawnee Blak Bears
- Pawnee High School
- Home of the Pawnee Indian Agency
- Pawnee Bill Historical Museum
- Oklahoma Steam Threshers Association Steam & Gas Engine Show - 1st Weekend in May
- Pawnee Bill Memorial Rodeo
- Pawnee Bill Wild West Show Reenactment
- Worlds Largest Dick Tracy mural
- Pawnee Bath House, a 1939 WPA project
- Pawnee County Historical Society Museum
[edit] External links
- Maps and aerial photos
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- Satellite image from Google Maps, Windows Live Local, WikiMapia
- Topographic map from TopoZone
- Aerial image or topographic map from TerraServer-USA
