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Flute Springs, Oklahoma

Flute Springs is a town located in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 182.

Geography

\nFlute Springs is located at 35°37'20" North, 94°48'2" West (35.622245, -94.800662)
1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 11.3 km² (4.4 mi²). 11.3 km² (4.4 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

\nAs of the
census of 2000, there are 182 people, 62 households, and 49 families residing in the town. The population density is 16.1/km² (41.7/mi²). There are 65 housing units at an average density of 5.7/km² (14.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 28.02% White, 0.00% African American, 61.54% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 10.44% from two or more races. 0.55% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 62 households out of which 24.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% are married couples living together, 17.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 19.4% are non-families. 17.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.94 and the average family size is 3.20. In the town the population is spread out with 21.4% under the age of 18, 12.6% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 30.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 127.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 120.0 males. The median income for a household in the town is $23,594, and the median income for a family is $23,929. Males have a median income of $22,500 versus $12,857 for females. The per capita income for the town is $9,789. 31.0% of the population and 17.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 40.7% are under the age of 18 and 35.7% are 65 or older.