Kaw City, Oklahoma

Kaw City, Oklahoma

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Kaw City, Oklahoma
settlement_type = City
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map_caption = Location of Kaw City, Oklahoma


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Oklahoma
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Kay

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area_total_km2 = 14.3
area_land_km2 = 7.0
area_water_km2 = 7.4
area_total_sq_mi = 5.5
area_land_sq_mi = 2.7
area_water_sq_mi = 2.8

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 372
population_density_km2 = 53.2
population_density_sq_mi = 137.9

timezone = Central (CST)
utc_offset = -6
timezone_DST = CDT
utc_offset_DST = -5
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elevation_m = 303
elevation_ft = 994
latd = 36 |latm = 45 |lats = 57 |latNS = N
longd = 96 |longm = 51 |longs = 29 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 74641
area_code = 580
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blank_info = 40-38800GR|2
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Kaw City is a city in Kay County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 372 at the 2000 census.

Kaw City is near Kaw Lake and tourism is the major industry. There are several restaurants, a hotel and a marina.The town has many retirees and part time residents who take advantage of the recreational opportunities and the appealing natural landscape.

The headquarters of the Kaw Nation of Oklahoma is located in Kaw City.

The current mayor is Debbie Taylor.

Geography

Kaw City is located at coor dms|36|45|57|N|96|51|29|W|city (36.765842, -96.858035)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.5 square miles (14.3 km²), of which, 2.7 square miles (7.0 km²) of it is land and 2.8 square miles (7.4 km²) of it (51.26%) is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 372 people, 159 households, and 109 families residing in the city. The population density was 137.9 people per square mile (53.2/km²). There were 210 housing units at an average density of 77.8/sq mi (30.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 77.96% White, 0.27% African American, 20.16% Native American, 0.54% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.23% of the population.

There were 159 households out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the city the population was spread out with 26.9% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 74.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,146, and the median income for a family was $31,042. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $17,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,091. About 9.3% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.5% of those under age 18 and 21.9% of those age 65 or over.

References

External links

* [http://www.kawnation.com Official Kaw Nation Website]
* [http://www.kawcitychamber.org Kaw Chamber of Commerce Website]


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