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county = Stephens County|
county = Stephens County|
state = Oklahoma |
state = Oklahoma |
seal = |
seal = |
founded = 1907|
founded = 1907 |
seat wl= Duncan |
seat wl = Duncan |
largest city= Duncan |
largest city = Duncan |
area_total_sq_mi =891 |
area_total_sq_mi = 891 |
area_land_sq_mi =874 |
area_land_sq_mi = 870 |
area_water_sq_mi =17 |
area_water_sq_mi = 21 |
area percentage = 1.92% |
area percentage = 2.4% |
census estimate yr = 2012|
census estimate yr = 2013 |
pop = 44779 |
pop = 44919 |
density_sq_mi = 50|
density_sq_mi = 52 |
density_km2 =|
web = www.stephenscountyok.com |
web = www.stephenscountyok.com |
| district = 4th
| district = 4th
}}
}}


'''Stephens County''' is a [[County (US)|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Oklahoma]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the population was 45,048.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/40/40137.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=November 13, 2013}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Duncan, Oklahoma|Duncan]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> It was created at statehood, partly from the [[Chickasaw Nation]] in [[Indian Territory]] and partly from [[Comanche County, Oklahoma|Comanche County]] in [[Oklahoma Territory]]. The county was named for Texas politician [[John Hall Stephens]].<ref name="EOHC-StephensCo">[http://digital.library.okstate.edu/encyclopedia/entries/S/ST030.html Wilson, Linda D. ''Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture''. "Stephens County."] Retrieved September 21, 2013.</ref>
'''Stephens County''' is a [[County (US)|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Oklahoma]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the population was 45,048.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/40/40137.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=November 13, 2013}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Duncan, Oklahoma|Duncan]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The county was created at statehood, partly from the [[Chickasaw Nation]] in [[Indian Territory]] and partly from [[Comanche County, Oklahoma|Comanche County]] in [[Oklahoma Territory]]. It was named for Texas politician [[John Hall Stephens]].<ref name="EOHC-StephensCo">[http://digital.library.okstate.edu/encyclopedia/entries/S/ST030.html Wilson, Linda D. ''Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture''. "Stephens County."] Retrieved September 21, 2013.</ref>

Stephens County comprises the Duncan, OK [[Micropolitan Statistical Area]].


==History==
==History==
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==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of 2,308 km² (891 mi²), of which 2,264 km² (874 mi²) is land and 44 km² (17 mi²) (1.92%) is water.<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> It lies within the [[Red Beds of Texas and Oklahoma|Red Bed plains]]. Although there is no major river in the county, there are some creeks that provide drainage. Wildhorse Creek in the eastern part flows into the [[Washita River]]. Beaver Creek in the western part of the county flows into the [[Red River of the South|Red River]]. Lakes in the county include Lake Humphreys, Clear Creek Lake, Duncan Lake, Comanche Lake, and [[Waurika Lake]].<ref name="EOHC-StephensCo"/>
According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|891|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|870|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|21|sqmi}} (2.4%) is water.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_40.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=February 22, 2015|date=August 22, 2012|title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files}}</ref> It lies within the [[Red Beds of Texas and Oklahoma|Red Bed plains]]. Although there is no major river in the county, there are some creeks that provide drainage. Wildhorse Creek in the eastern part flows into the [[Washita River]]. Beaver Creek in the western part of the county flows into the [[Red River of the South|Red River]]. Lakes in the county include Lake Humphreys, Clear Creek Lake, Duncan Lake, Comanche Lake, and [[Waurika Lake]].<ref name="EOHC-StephensCo"/>


===Adjacent counties===
===Adjacent counties===
*[[Grady County, Oklahoma|Grady County]] (north)
*[[Grady County, Oklahoma|Grady County]] (north)
*[[Garvin County, Oklahoma|Garvin County]] (northeast)
*[[Garvin County, Oklahoma|Garvin County]] (northeast)
*[[Carter County, Oklahoma|Carter County]] (southeast)
*[[Carter County, Oklahoma|Carter County]] (southeast)
*[[Jefferson County, Oklahoma|Jefferson County]] (south)
*[[Jefferson County, Oklahoma|Jefferson County]] (south)
*[[Cotton County, Oklahoma|Cotton County]] (southwest)
*[[Cotton County, Oklahoma|Cotton County]] (southwest)
*[[Comanche County, Oklahoma|Comanche County]] (northwest)
*[[Comanche County, Oklahoma|Comanche County]] (northwest)


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|1920=24692
|1920=24692
|1910=22252
|1910=22252
|estyear = 2013<!--If you update this be sure to update the footnote year-->
|estimate=44779
|estimate = 44919
|estyear= 2012
|footnote=<center>U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=November 13, 2013}}</ref><br />2012 Estimate<ref name="QF" /></center>
|footnote=<div align="center">U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=February 22, 2015}}</ref><br />1790-1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|accessdate=February 22, 2015}}</ref> 1900-1990<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/ok190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|editor-last=Forstall|editor-first=Richard L.|date=March 27, 1995|accessdate=February 22, 2015}}</ref><br />1990-2000<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|date=April 2, 2001|accessdate=February 22, 2015}}</ref> 2010-2013<ref name="QF"/></div>
}}
}}
[[File:USA Stephens County, Oklahoma age pyramid.svg|thumb|Age pyramid for Stephens County, Oklahoma, based on census 2000 data.]]
[[File:USA Stephens County, Oklahoma age pyramid.svg|thumb|Age pyramid for Stephens County, Oklahoma, based on census 2000 data.]]
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The median income for a household in the county was $30,709, and the median income for a family was $36,371. Males had a median income of $30,428 versus $20,055 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $16,357. About 11.60% of families and 14.60% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 19.50% of those under age 18 and 11.90% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,709, and the median income for a family was $36,371. Males had a median income of $30,428 versus $20,055 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $16,357. About 11.60% of families and 14.60% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 19.50% of those under age 18 and 11.90% of those age 65 or over.



==Politics==
==Politics==
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{| class="wikitable" margin:0 0 1em 1em; font-size:95%;"
{| class="wikitable" margin:0 0 1em 1em; font-size:95%;"
|+ '''Presidential election results'''<ref>{{cite web|title = Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections | accessdate = 2011-06-11 | url = http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS/}}</ref>
|+ '''Presidential election results'''<ref>{{cite web|title = Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections | accessdate = 2011-06-11 | url = http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS/}}</ref>
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|- style="text-align:center;"
|- style="text-align:center;"
| style="background:#fff3f3;"|[[U.S. presidential election, 2012|2012]]
| style="background:#fff3f3;"|[[U.S. presidential election, 2012|2012]]
| style="background:#fff3f3;"|'''76.62%''' ''12,908
| style="background:#fff3f3;"|'''76.62%''' ''12,908''
| style="background:#f0f0ff;"|23.38% ''3,939
| style="background:#f0f0ff;"|23.38% ''3,939''

|- style="text-align:center;"
|- style="text-align:center;"
| style="background:#fff3f3;"|[[U.S. presidential election, 2008|2008]]
| style="background:#fff3f3;"|[[U.S. presidential election, 2008|2008]]
| style="background:#fff3f3;"|'''76.03%''' ''14,394
| style="background:#fff3f3;"|'''76.03%''' ''14,394''
| style="background:#f0f0ff;"|23.97% ''4,538
| style="background:#f0f0ff;"|23.97% ''4,538''
|- style="text-align:center;"
|- style="text-align:center;"
| style="background:#fff3f3;"|[[U.S. presidential election, 2004|2004]]
| style="background:#fff3f3;"|[[U.S. presidential election, 2004|2004]]
| style="background:#fff3f3;"|'''71.22%''' ''13,646
| style="background:#fff3f3;"|'''71.22%''' ''13,646''
| style="background:#f0f0ff;"|28.78% ''5,515
| style="background:#f0f0ff;"|28.78% ''5,515''
|- style="text-align:center;"
|- style="text-align:center;"
| style="background:#fff3f3;"|[[U.S. presidential election, 2000|2000]]
| style="background:#fff3f3;"|[[U.S. presidential election, 2000|2000]]
| style="background:#fff3f3;"|'''62.10%''' ''10,860
| style="background:#fff3f3;"|'''62.10%''' ''10,860''
| style="background:#f0f0ff;"|36.98% ''6,467
| style="background:#f0f0ff;"|36.98% ''6,467''
|- style="text-align:center;"
|- style="text-align:center;"
|}
|}


==Communities==
==Communities==
{{div col|3}}
{|
*[[Alma, Oklahoma|Alma]]
|----- valign="top"
|
*[[Bray, Oklahoma|Bray]]
*[[Bray, Oklahoma|Bray]]
*[[Central High, Oklahoma|Central High]]
*[[Central High, Oklahoma|Central High]]
*[[Comanche, Oklahoma|Comanche]]
*[[Comanche, Oklahoma|Comanche]]
*[[Corum, Oklahoma|Corum]]
|
*[[Duncan, Oklahoma|Duncan]]
*[[Duncan, Oklahoma|Duncan]] (county seat)
*[[Elk Plaza, Oklahoma|Elk Plaza]]
*[[Empire City, Oklahoma|Empire City]]
*[[Empire City, Oklahoma|Empire City]]
*[[Lake Humphreys, Oklahoma|Lake Humphreys]]
*[[Loco, Oklahoma|Loco]]
*[[Loco, Oklahoma|Loco]]
|
*[[Marlow, Oklahoma|Marlow]]
*[[Marlow, Oklahoma|Marlow]]
*[[Meridian, Stephens County, Oklahoma|Meridian]]
*[[Meridian, Stephens County, Oklahoma|Meridian]]
*[[Santa Fe, Oklahoma|Santa Fe]]
|
*[[Sunray, Oklahoma|Sunray]]
*[[Sunray, Oklahoma|Sunray]]
*[[Velma, Oklahoma|Velma]]
*[[Velma, Oklahoma|Velma]]
{{div col end}}
|}


==See also==
==See also==
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[[Category:1907 establishments in Oklahoma]]
[[Category:1907 establishments in Oklahoma]]
[[Category:Oklahoma counties]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1907]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1907]]
[[Category:Stephens County, Oklahoma]]
[[Category:Stephens County, Oklahoma]]

Revision as of 01:56, 23 February 2015

Stephens County
County
Map of Oklahoma highlighting Stephens County
Location within the U.S. state of Oklahoma
Map of the United States highlighting Oklahoma
Oklahoma's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°29′N 97°52′W / 34.48°N 97.86°W / 34.48; -97.86
Country United States
State Oklahoma
Founded1907
SeatDuncan
Largest cityDuncan
Area
 • Total
891 sq mi (2,310 km2)
 • Land870 sq mi (2,300 km2)
 • Water21 sq mi (50 km2)  2.4%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2013)
44,919
 • Density52/sq mi (20/km2)
Congressional district4th
Websitewww.stephenscountyok.com

Stephens County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of the 2010 census, the population was 45,048.[1] Its county seat is Duncan.[2] The county was created at statehood, partly from the Chickasaw Nation in Indian Territory and partly from Comanche County in Oklahoma Territory. It was named for Texas politician John Hall Stephens.[3]

Stephens County comprises the Duncan, OK Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Stephens County was created at statehood from portions of both Oklahoma Territory (OT) and Indian Territory (IT). About two-thirds of the area came from Pickens County, Chickasaw Nation, IT, and the western third came from Comanche County, OT. The town of Duncan was designated as the county seat. County offices were located in rented facilities in Duncan until the first courthouse was built in 1921. That building was replaced by a new facility in 1967.[3]

Drilling for oil and gas began about 1910. The first production well did not come in until 1918. Production support activities soon followed. Erle P. Halliburton founded the Halliburton Oil Well Cementing Company in Duncan.[3] The company has since grown into a multinational corporation with headquarters in Dubai and Houston, Texas.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 891 square miles (2,310 km2), of which 870 square miles (2,300 km2) is land and 21 square miles (54 km2) (2.4%) is water.[4] It lies within the Red Bed plains. Although there is no major river in the county, there are some creeks that provide drainage. Wildhorse Creek in the eastern part flows into the Washita River. Beaver Creek in the western part of the county flows into the Red River. Lakes in the county include Lake Humphreys, Clear Creek Lake, Duncan Lake, Comanche Lake, and Waurika Lake.[3]

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
191022,252—
192024,69211.0%
193033,06933.9%
194031,090−6.0%
195034,0719.6%
196037,99011.5%
197035,902−5.5%
198043,41920.9%
199042,299−2.6%
200043,1822.1%
201045,0484.3%
2013 (est.)44,919−0.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1790-1960[6] 1900-1990[7]
1990-2000[8] 2010-2013[1]
Age pyramid for Stephens County, Oklahoma, based on census 2000 data.

As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 43,182 people, 17,463 households, and 12,590 families residing in the county. The population density was 19/km² (49/mi²). There were 19,854 housing units at an average density of 9/km² (23/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 88.37% White, 2.20% Black or African American, 4.92% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.44% from other races, and 2.74% from two or more races. 3.96% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 17,463 households out of which 30.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.50% were married couples living together, 9.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.90% were non-families. 25.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the county, the population was spread out with 24.60% under the age of 18, 7.80% from 18 to 24, 25.10% from 25 to 44, 24.00% from 45 to 64, and 18.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 93.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $30,709, and the median income for a family was $36,371. Males had a median income of $30,428 versus $20,055 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,357. About 11.60% of families and 14.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.50% of those under age 18 and 11.90% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

Voter Registration and Party Enrollment as of January 15, 2012[10]
Party Number of Voters Percentage

Template:American politics/party colors/Democratic/row

Democratic 13,761 54.39%

Template:American politics/party colors/Republican/row

Republican 9,288 36.71%

Template:American politics/party colors/Independent/row

Unaffiliated 2,251 8.90%
Total 25,300 100%
Presidential election results[11]
Year Republican Democrat
2012 76.62% 12,908 23.38% 3,939
2008 76.03% 14,394 23.97% 4,538
2004 71.22% 13,646 28.78% 5,515
2000 62.10% 10,860 36.98% 6,467

Communities

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2013.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. ^ a b c d Wilson, Linda D. Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture. "Stephens County." Retrieved September 21, 2013.
  4. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  5. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  6. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  7. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  8. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  9. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  10. ^ http://www.ok.gov/elections/documents/reg_0112.pdf
  11. ^ "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". Retrieved 2011-06-11.

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