Burns Flat, Oklahoma

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Burns Flat, Oklahoma
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Location within Oklahoma
Coordinates: 35°21′17″N99°10′30″W / 35.35472°N 99.17500°W / 35.35472; -99.17500
Country United States
State Oklahoma
County Washita
Incorporated 1955
Government
  Type Statutory Town
  MayorTerry Field [ citation needed ]
  AdministratorJoel Newberry [ citation needed ]
Area
[1]
  Total0.87 sq mi (2.24 km2)
  Land0.87 sq mi (2.24 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,906 ft (581 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total1,948
  Density2,249.42/sq mi (868.81/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
73624
Area code 580
FIPS code 40-10250 [3]
GNIS feature ID2411747 [2]
Website BurnsFlatOK.com

Burns Flat is a town in Washita County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 2,057 at the 2010 census.

Contents

History

Airport

Immediately west of Burns Flat is Clinton-Sherman Industrial Airpark which is a licensed spaceport. The facility hosts the third longest civilian runway in North America, stretching approximately 2.5 miles in length. [4] [5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1960 2,280
1970 988−56.7%
1980 2,431146.1%
1990 1,027−57.8%
2000 1,78273.5%
2010 2,05715.4%
2020 1,948−5.3%
U.S. Decennial Census [6]

2010

As of the census [3] of 2010, there were 2,057 people, 720 households, and 533 families residing in the town. The racial makeup of the town was 82.5% White, 2.3% African American, 3.5% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0% Pacific Islander, 4.2% from other races, and 7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.8% of the population.

There were 720 households, out of which 45.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 17.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

2000

As of the census [3] of 2000, there were 1,782 people, 622 households, and 480 families residing in the town. The population density was 2,062.9 inhabitants per square mile (796.5/km2). There were 903 housing units at an average density of 1,045.4 per square mile (403.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 88.55% White, 1.35% African American, 3.93% Native American, 6.8% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 2.81% from other races, and 2.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.00% of the population.

There were 622 households, out of which 46.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-families. 20.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.32.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 34.3% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $32,353, and the median income for a family was $35,870. Males had a median income of $30,278 versus $17,625 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,350. 15.6% of the population and 14.1% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 22.4% were under the age of 18 and 13.9% were 65 or older.

Economy

Education

Burns Flat hosts the Burns Flat-Dill City School District with K-12 education. Technical training and educational programs are offered at Western Technology Center's main campus in Burns Flat.

Climate

Climate data for Burns Flat, Oklahoma
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)44
(7)
48
(9)
59
(15)
71
(22)
78
(26)
86
(30)
91
(33)
89
(32)
80
(27)
71
(22)
59
(15)
46
(8)
69
(21)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)24
(−4)
28
(−2)
35
(2)
48
(9)
57
(14)
66
(19)
69
(21)
68
(20)
60
(16)
50
(10)
37
(3)
30
(−1)
48
(9)
Average precipitation inches (mm)0.7
(18)
1.0
(25)
1.3
(33)
2.1
(53)
4.1
(100)
3.8
(97)
2.8
(71)
3.1
(79)
3.7
(94)
2.5
(64)
1.4
(36)
1.2
(30)
27.7
(700)
Source: Weatherbase.com [7]

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References

  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Burns Flat, Oklahoma
  3. 1 2 3 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. "The Space Review: Little spaceport on the prairie". www.thespacereview.com.
  5. "Town of Burns Flat, Oklahoma". burnsflat.
  6. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. "Historical Weather for Burns Flat, Oklahoma, United States".