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'''Colbert''' is a town in [[Bryan County, Oklahoma]], United States. The population was 1,140 at the 2010 census, a 7 percent increase from 1,065 at the 2000 census.<ref>[http://censusviewer.com/city/OK/Colbert CensusViewer:Colbert, Oklahoma Population]</ref> It was incorporated in 1939.
'''Colbert''' is a town in [[Bryan County, Oklahoma|Bryan County]], [[Oklahoma]], United States. The population was 1,140 at the 2010 census, a 7 percent increase over the figure of 1,065 recorded in 2000.<ref>[http://censusviewer.com/city/OK/Colbert CensusViewer:Colbert, Oklahoma Population]</ref> It was incorporated in 1939.

The town was named after Benjamin "Frank" Franklin Colbert (1826/1828-1893), a [[Chickasaw]]. He was a great-grandson of one of five sons of ''Minta Hoye,'' Chickasaw, and her husband [[Scottish people|Scots]] trader James Logan Colbert, who had lived in the Southeast. It is part of the [[Texoma]] region.


==History==
==History==
Colbert men became prominent leaders among the Chickasaw for most of the 18th and 19th centuries, starting with William "de Blainville" Colbert from France born of Scottish blood. His parents fled during the [[Glorious Revolution]] in Scotland; hence, he was born in exile in [[Blainville-sur-Orne]], [[France]]. William traveled to the [[New World]] to seek a new line of work as a fur trader since the [[Jacobite uprisings]] had ruined his entitlements as a "King Baron." These Colberts were also related to [[Jean Baptiste Colbert]], Treasurer to King [[Louis XIV]]. There is a chateau named after Jean Baptiste Colbert in the aforementioned French town located on the Atlantic coast; it became a safe haven beginning in 1688.
Frank Colbert migrated from [[Mississippi]] to [[Indian Territory]] in 1846, and founded a large family there. He was a great-grandson of ''Minta Hoye'', Chickasaw, and her husband James Logan Colbert, a fur trader.<ref>[http://www.chickasawhistory.com/colbert/i0001982.htm "Benjamin Franklin Colbert"], Descendants of James Logan Colbert, accessed 12 December 2011</ref>


As the Chickasaw had a [[matrilineal]] system, they considered children to be born into the mother's [[clan]]; those with multicultural ancestry were also accepted into the mother's clan. Sons gained hereditary leadership positions through their mother's people. Generations of [[mixed-race]] Colbert men became prominent leaders among the Chickasaw for most of the 19th century.<ref>Pate, James P. [http://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=CO017 Colbert, George,"] ''Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture'', Oklahoma Historical Society, 2009. Accessed April 15, 2015.</ref>
Once in the New World, William Colbert ended up marrying the Chickasaw chief's eldest daughter in order to gain more influence in his trading of furs with the native tribes. It was from this union that the Colbert men started gaining prominence, especially since the next two generations married Chickasaw/Cherokee wives. They also became chiefs such as [[George Colbert]] ("Tootemastubbe") and [[Levi Colbert]] ("Itawamba Mingo").<ref>Pate, James P. [http://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=CO017 Colbert, George,"] ''Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture'', Oklahoma Historical Society, 2009. Accessed April 15, 2015.</ref>

In 1853 Colbert established a [[ferry]] across the [[Red River of the South|Red River]], to help provide passage for travelers and settlers. The [[Colbert's Ferry]] landing site is on the [[National Register of Historic Places]]. Colbert became a successful [[cotton]] [[Planter (American South)|planter]] and owned 25 [[Slavery in the United States|slaves]] before the [[American Civil War]] broke out. Because of his importance to the town's early history, it was named for him.<ref name="OHC">Milligan, James C. [http://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=CO016 "Colbert,"] ''Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture'', Oklahoma Historical Society, 2009. Accessed April 15, 2015.</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Colbert is located at {{coord|33|51|23|N|96|30|12|W|type:city}} (33.856340, -96.503270).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|1.1|sqmi|km2}}, all of it land.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|1.1|sqmi|km2}}, all land.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|2020= 1027
|estyear=2014
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 1,065 people, 428 households, and 275 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 993.1 people per square mile (384.3/km²). There were 493 housing units at an average density of 459.7 per square mile (177.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 73.33% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 17.18% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 4.51% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.09% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.28% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 4.60% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.60% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 1,065 people, 428 households, and 275 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|993.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 493 housing units at an average density of {{convert|459.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 73.33% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 17.18% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 4.51% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.09% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.28% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 4.60% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.60% of the population.


There were 428 households out of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.00.
There were 428 households, out of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.00.


In the town the population was spread out with 23.0% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 84.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.1 males.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.1 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $26,304, and the median income for a family was $30,250. Males had a median income of $25,417 versus $15,962 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $12,447. About 11.6% of families and 15.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 15.5% of those under age 18 and 24.2% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the town was $26,304, and the median income for a family was $30,250. Males had a median income of $25,417 versus $15,962 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $12,447. About 11.6% of families and 15.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 15.5% of those under age 18 and 24.2% of those age 65 or over.


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
*[[Czarina Conlan]]

*[[Tony Goolsby]]
*[[Tony Goolsby]]


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* [[George Colbert]]
* [[George Colbert]]
* [[Levi Colbert]]
* [[Levi Colbert]]
* [[Holmes Colbert]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20070928155446/http://townofcolbert.org/ Town of Colbert]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070928155446/http://townofcolbert.org/ Town of Colbert]
* [http://digital.library.okstate.edu/encyclopedia/entries/C/CO016.html "Colbert"], ''Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture''
* [http://digital.library.okstate.edu/encyclopedia/entries/C/CO016.html "Colbert"], ''Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture''


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{{Bryan County, Oklahoma}}
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[[Category:Towns in Bryan County, Oklahoma]]
[[Category:Towns in Bryan County, Oklahoma]]

Latest revision as of 23:39, 7 May 2024

Colbert, Oklahoma
Town
Location of Colbert, Oklahoma
Location of Colbert, Oklahoma
Coordinates: 33°51′28″N 96°30′21″W / 33.85778°N 96.50583°W / 33.85778; -96.50583
CountryUnited States
StateOklahoma
CountyBryan
Government
 • MayorJames Coble
Area
[1]
 • Total
1.37 sq mi (3.56 km2)
 • Land1.36 sq mi (3.52 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
[2]
682 ft (208 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,027
 • Density755.15/sq mi (291.50/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
74733
Area code580
FIPS code40-16050[3]
GNIS feature ID2413223[2]

Colbert is a town in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 1,140 at the 2010 census, a 7 percent increase over the figure of 1,065 recorded in 2000.[4] It was incorporated in 1939.

History

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Colbert men became prominent leaders among the Chickasaw for most of the 18th and 19th centuries, starting with William "de Blainville" Colbert from France born of Scottish blood. His parents fled during the Glorious Revolution in Scotland; hence, he was born in exile in Blainville-sur-Orne, France. William traveled to the New World to seek a new line of work as a fur trader since the Jacobite uprisings had ruined his entitlements as a "King Baron." These Colberts were also related to Jean Baptiste Colbert, Treasurer to King Louis XIV. There is a chateau named after Jean Baptiste Colbert in the aforementioned French town located on the Atlantic coast; it became a safe haven beginning in 1688.

Once in the New World, William Colbert ended up marrying the Chickasaw chief's eldest daughter in order to gain more influence in his trading of furs with the native tribes. It was from this union that the Colbert men started gaining prominence, especially since the next two generations married Chickasaw/Cherokee wives. They also became chiefs such as George Colbert ("Tootemastubbe") and Levi Colbert ("Itawamba Mingo").[5]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2), all land.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1940602—
195074824.3%
1960671−10.3%
197081421.3%
19801,12237.8%
19901,043−7.0%
20001,0652.1%
20101,1407.0%
20201,027−9.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 1,065 people, 428 households, and 275 families residing in the town. The population density was 993.1 inhabitants per square mile (383.4/km2). There were 493 housing units at an average density of 459.7 per square mile (177.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 73.33% White, 17.18% African American, 4.51% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.28% from other races, and 4.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.60% of the population.

There were 428 households, out of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $26,304, and the median income for a family was $30,250. Males had a median income of $25,417 versus $15,962 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,447. About 11.6% of families and 15.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.5% of those under age 18 and 24.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Colbert, Oklahoma
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ CensusViewer:Colbert, Oklahoma Population
  5. ^ Pate, James P. Colbert, George," Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture, Oklahoma Historical Society, 2009. Accessed April 15, 2015.
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
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