Blaine County, Oklahoma
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 11976 people, 4159 households, and 2867 families residing in the county. The population density was 12.9 people per square mile (4.98/kmē), making its Oklahoma's 21st least densely populated county. There were 5208 housing units at an average density of 5.6 per square mile (2.16/kmē). The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.08. In the county the population was spread out, with 24% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 83.9 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 80 females. It has an estimated population (as of July 2008) of 12659, The racial makeup of the county was 9384 White, 1131 Black or African American, 1211 American Indian, 144 Asian, 185 Native Hawaiian, and 604 from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the county was $28356, making it the 44th highest county by median household income in Oklahoma. The median income for a family in the county was $34565, it is the 49th highest county by median family income in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The per capita income for the county was $13546, it is the 14th lowest county by per capita income in the U.S. state of Oklahoma.
In 2000, 2801 pupils and students, of which 52.84% are male and 47.16% are female, 23.39% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.1% nursery or pri school, 4.21% kindergarten, 49.45% elementary school, 29.74% high school and 9.5% College graduate school.
| Rank | City | County | Total Area mi2 | Land Area mi2 | Water Area mi2 | Population | Density mi2 | Per capita Income | House hold Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canton Town | Blaine County | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0 | 618 | 1186.3 | 18591 | 23250 |
| 2 | Geary City | Blaine County, Canadian County | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0 | 1258 | 1325.1 | 10538 | 23088 |
| 3 | Greenfield Town | Blaine County | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0 | 123 | 919.7 | 13097 | 20694 |
| 4 | Hitchcock Town | Blaine County | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0 | 141 | 929.8 | 10015 | 28750 |
| 5 | Longdale Town | Blaine County | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0 | 310 | 1169.9 | 9744 | 19000 |
| 6 | Okeene Town | Blaine County | 2.29 | 2.29 | 0 | 1240 | 541.2 | 18444 | 31471 |
| 7 | Watonga City | Blaine County | 2.74 | 2.74 | 0 | 4658 | 1703.1 | 10567 | 27208 |
| 8 | Hydro Town | Caddo County, Blaine County | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0 | 1060 | 1752.4 | 13256 | 27235 |
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 11976 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 11976 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 11957 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 12022 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 11625 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 11179 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 12690 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 12736 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 12465 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 12596 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 12659 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 95 | 104 | 199 |
| Kindergarten | 54 | 64 | 118 |
| Elementary school | 756 | 629 | 1385 |
| High school | 442 | 391 | 833 |
| College or graduate school | 133 | 133 | 266 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine County, Oklahoma | $28356 | $34565 | $13546 |
| Oklahoma, United States | $33400 | $40709 | $17646 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |