Idabel, Oklahoma

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Idabel, Oklahoma
settlement_type = City
nickname = Dogwood Capital of Oklahoma
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map_caption = Location of Idabel, Oklahoma


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

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unit_pref = Imperial
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area_total_km2 = 41.3
area_land_km2 = 41.3
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 15.9
area_land_sq_mi = 15.9
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 7158
population_density_km2 = 173.8
population_density_sq_mi = 456.3

timezone = Central (CST)
utc_offset = -6
timezone_DST = CDT
utc_offset_DST = -5
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elevation_m = 144
elevation_ft = 472
latd = 33 |latm = 53 |lats = 47 |latNS = N
longd = 94 |longm = 49 |longs = 45 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 74745
area_code = 580
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blank_info = 40-36750GR|2
blank1_name = GNIS feature ID
blank1_info = 1101480GR|2
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Idabel is a city in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 7,158 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of McCurtain CountyGR|6. The town is located in a cultural area of the state known as Little Dixie and the tourist area Kiamichi Country.

The city was first named Pernell, then renamed for the daughters, Ida and Belle, of a Railroad executive who was given the task of re-naming the town .

History

Geography

Idabel is located at coor dms|33|53|47|N|94|49|45|W|city (33.896299, -94.829238)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.9 square miles (41.3 km²), of which, 15.9 square miles (41.3 km²) of it is land and 0.06% is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 7,158 people, 2,735 households, and 1,785 families residing in the city. The population density was 436.3 people per square mile (168.5/km²). There were 3,129 housing units at an average density of 196.4/sq mi (75.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 56.99% White, 24.45% African American, 10.44% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 3.37% from other races, and 4.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.96% of the population.

There were 2,735 households out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.6% were married couples living together, 21.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city the population was spread out with 29.5% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 85.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $20,496, and the median income for a family was $24,189. Males had a median income of $24,182 versus $16,958 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,241. About 28.7% of families and 31.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 42.5% of those under age 18 and 18.4% of those age 65 or over.

chools

*Idabel High School - Grades 9-12
*Idabel Middle School - Grades 6-8
*Central Elementary - Grades 3-5
*Idabel Primary South - Grades 1-2
*George Early Childhood - Pre-K - K
*EvenStart - Ages 2-4

Advanced Education

*Kiamichi Technology Center
*Southeastern Oklahoma State University-ET Dunlap - Idabel Campus

Notable residents

*Odell McBrayer, Fort Worth attorney who ran for governor of Texas in 1974

* Countess Vaughn, actress from TV series, including "227", "Moesha", and "The Parkers"

*Antti Varis, actor from TV series, including "Dallas" ('87-88), "Dynasty" ('92-93)

*Hadley Caliman, Jazz musician, born Jan 12, 1932. Bebop saxophone and flute player, Recorded with Carlos Santana, Joe Henderson, Earl Hines, Freddie Hubbard and several other jazz notables. Now performing with the Hadley Caliman Quartet in the Seattle-Portland area.

*Ray Burris, Born August 22, 1950, professional baseball player. Right handed pitcher who played for the Chicago Cubs, New York Mets, Montreal Expos, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, Oakland A's, Milwaukee Brewers. Currently pitching coach for the Erie Seawolves, in class AA, Eastern league.

*Sunny Murray,Born 1936. Jazz drummer, composer and band leader. Moved to New York city in 1956. Played many years with Cecil Taylor in his trio, quartet, quintet and septet. Famous for free jazz drumming

References

External links

* [http://www.idabel.lib.ok.us/ Idabel Public Library]
* [http://idabelps.org/ Idabel Public Schools]
* [http://mccurtain.okstate.edu/ McCurtain County OSU Extension Center]