Unincorporated community in Oklahoma, United States
Grant is an unincorporated community in Choctaw County, Oklahoma, United States.[3] It is located along U.S. Route 271, south of Hugo.[4] As of the 2010 census it had a population of 289.[5]
History
The community was founded as a station stop on the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad, which opened through the Indian Territory in June 1887. A post office opened at Grant, Indian Territory on January 31, 1889. It was named for President Ulysses S. Grant.[6]
At the time of its founding, Grant was located in Kiamitia County, a part of the Apukshunnubbee District of the Choctaw Nation.[7]
Demographics
Historical population
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 2020 | 190 | | — |
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As of the 2010 Census, there were 289 people, 120 households, and 82 families residing in the community.[5] The racial composition of the city was 55.0% White, 23.9% African American, 9.3% Native American, 2.4% from other races, and 9.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.8% of the population.[5]
Of the 120 households, 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 18.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families.[5] 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[5] The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.85.[5]
In the city the population was spread out, with 21.8% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 29.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older.[9] The median age was 42.8 years.[9] For every 100 females, there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.2 males.[9]
According to the 2013 American Community Survey, the median income for a household in the city was $33,750 and the median income for a family was $43,942.[10] The per capita income for the city was $18,293.[10] About 6.9% of the population and 3.5% of families were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under age 18 and 25.0% of those age 65 or over.[10]
