Swink, Oklahoma
| Swink, Oklahoma | |
|---|---|
| Census-designated place | |
 Location of Swink, Oklahoma | |
| Coordinates: 34°1′6″N 95°12′10″W / 34.01833°N 95.20278°WCoordinates: 34°1′6″N 95°12′10″W / 34.01833°N 95.20278°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Choctaw |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
| • Land | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 66 |
| • Density | 270/sq mi (104.4/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 74761 |
| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-71950[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1098700[2] |
Swink is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Choctaw County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 66.[3] The population was 83 at the 2000 census, at which time it was a town; the community disincorporated on December 1, 2000.[4]
History
Swink is the location of the historic District Choctaw Chief's House, which was the home of District Choctaw Chief Thomas LeFlore.[5] The house was built in 1837 and is the oldest house in the state of Oklahoma that remains on its original site.[5] The house is on the National Register of Historic Places.[6]
Geography
Swink is located in eastern Choctaw County at 34°1′6″N 95°12′10″W / 34.01833°N 95.20278°W (34.018441, -95.202851).[7] U.S. Route 70 passes along the northern edge of the community, leading west 19 miles (31 km) to Hugo, the county seat, and east 6 miles (10 km) to Valliant.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Swink CDP has an area of 0.23 square miles (0.6 km2), all of it land.[8]
Demographics
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 66 people, 36 households, and 20 families residing in the community.[3] There were 54 housing units.[3] The racial makeup of the town was 92.4% White, 1.5% Native American, and 6.1% from two or more races.[3] Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.[3]
There were 36 households out of which 11.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.7% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.4% were non-families.[3] 38.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 22.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[3] The average household size was 1.83 and the average family size was 2.30.[3]
In the town the population was spread out with 7.6% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 16.5% from 25 to 44, 31.8% from 45 to 64, and 39.4% who were 65 years of age or older.[9] The median age was 54.5 years.[9] For every 100 females there were 94.1 males.[9] For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.8 males.[9]
According to the 2013 American Community Survey, The median income for a household in the town was $21,875, and the median income for a family was $21,042.[10] Males had a median income of $105,313, and there were not enough sample observations to calculate a median income for females.[10] The per capita income for the community was $21,206.[10] There were 17.6% of families and 18.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 33.3% of those under the age of 18 and 4.8% of those 65 years of age or older.[10]
References
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 - 2010 Demographic Profile Data: Swink CDP, Oklahoma," American Fact Finder, United States Census Bureau. Accessed May 28, 2015.
- ↑ Population Estimates Boundary Changes, United States Census Bureau, 2007-07-01. Accessed 2008-11-06.
- 1 2 "District Choctaw Chief's House," TravelOK, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department. Accessed May 28, 2015.
- ↑ State Historic Preservation Office, Oklahoma Historical Society. Oklahoma's National Register Handbook. Oklahoma Historical Society, April 1, 2015. Accessed May 28, 2015.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Swink CDP, Oklahoma". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 "QT-P1 Age Groups and Sex: 2010 - 2010 Census Summary File 1: Swink CDP, Oklahoma," American Fact Finder, United States Census Bureau. Accessed May 28, 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 "DP03 Selected Economic Characteristics - 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates: Swink CDP, Oklahoma," American Fact Finder, United States Census Bureau. Accessed May 28, 2015.
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