Valley Brook, Oklahoma
| Valley Brook, Oklahoma | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
 Location in Oklahoma County and the state of Oklahoma. | |
| Coordinates: 35°24′13″N 97°28′55″W / 35.40361°N 97.48194°WCoordinates: 35°24′13″N 97°28′55″W / 35.40361°N 97.48194°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Oklahoma |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2) |
| • Land | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,263 ft (385 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 817 |
| • Density | 3,037.6/sq mi (1,172.8/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| FIPS code | 40-76500[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1099200[2] |
Valley Brook is a town in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States and is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area. The population was 817 at the 2000 census. The town is well known for its large number of adult entertainment businesses and corrupt police department.[3]
Geography
Valley Brook is located at 35°24′13″N 97°28′55″W / 35.40361°N 97.48194°W (35.403662, -97.482063).[4]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 1,378 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,197 | −13.1% | |
| 1980 | 923 | −22.9% | |
| 1990 | 744 | −19.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,375 | 84.8% | |
| 2010 | 765 | −44.4% | |
| Est. 2014 | 782 | [5] | 2.2% |
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 817 people, 298 households, and 204 families residing in the town. The population density was 3,037.6 people per square mile (1,168.3/km²). There were 337 housing units at an average density of 1,253.0 per square mile (481.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 77.48% White, 4.41% African American, 7.83% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 1.96% from other races, and 7.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.20% of the population.
There were 298 households, of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.25.
In the town the population was spread out with 30.6% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $21,193, and the median income for a family was $23,565. Males had a median income of $21,071 versus $17,569 for females. The per capita income for the town was $9,316. About 20.3% of families and 25.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.9% of those under age 18 and 19.7% of those age 65 or over.
Revenues
Valley Brook's finance for 2013 fiscal year: $727,684 - Court fines/forfeitures $101,208 - Sales Tax $39,061 - Licenses/permits $25,774 - Franchise tax $ 5,027 - Motor vehicle
Trivia
On September 14, 2011, Valley Brook Police Chief Melvin Martin Fisher Jr., was arrested for drug trafficking due to his allegedly having possession of methamphetamine and marijuana.[7] In November 2012, he was found guilty and sentenced to ten years, although the sentence was suspended.[8]
Valley Brook is known locally as Valley Crook because it's police force routinely preys on passer-bys. It is well known to the locals that going a mile or two out of your way to avoid the town is cheaper than getting a ticket.
References
- 1 2 "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.
- ↑ Former Valley Brook police chief pleads guilty to drug charge, by Andrew Knittle, News OK, 9 November 2012
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ↑ Drug dealing charge for Valley Brook police chief
- ↑ Former Valley Brook police chief pleads guilty to drug charge, by Andrew Knittle, News OK, 9 November 2012
http://www.thelostogle.com/2013/08/27/2013-worst-of-okc-worst-suburban-police-force/ http://www.speedtrap.org/city/9056/Valley%20Brook
External links
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- http://newsok.com/trial-pitting-valley-brook-police-officer-vs.-oklahoma-city-detective-continues/article/3677811
- http://kfor.com/2012/05/24/town-of-valley-brook-order-to-pay-damages/