Frederick, Oklahoma

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Frederick, Oklahoma
settlement_type = City
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map_caption = Location of Frederick, Oklahoma


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Oklahoma
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Tillman

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area_total_km2 = 12.9
area_land_km2 = 12.8
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area_total_sq_mi = 5.0
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area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 4637
population_density_km2 = 361.1
population_density_sq_mi = 935.3

timezone = Central (CST)
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elevation_m = 398
elevation_ft = 1306
latd = 34 |latm = 23 |lats = 25 |latNS = N
longd = 99 |longm = 0 |longs = 58 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 73542
area_code = 580
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blank_info = 40-27800GR|2
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Frederick is a city in Tillman County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 4,637 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Tillman CountyGR|6. This is an agriculture based community primarily with wheat, cotton, and cattle. The public school team name is the Bombers, and they play football at the Bomber Bowl. Frederick was a football powerhouse, in the 1990s, winning the class 3-A State Championship in 1993, 1994, 1995 and the class 2-A State Championship in 1996.

Frederick is also one of a small number of towns in Oklahoma to still have a Carnegie Library as its public library.

Frederick was visited in April of 1905 by then President Theodore Roosevelt while on a wolf hunt.

History

Complete history published on [http://www.frederickok.org/History/frederick.htm City of Frederick Website] .

Education

Great Plains Technology Center is located in Frederick.

Geography

Frederick is located at coor dms|34|23|25|N|99|0|58|W|city (34.390171, -99.016107)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.0 square miles (12.9 km²), of which, 5.0 square miles (12.8 km²) of it is land and 0.20% is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 4,637 people, 1,797 households, and 1,211 families residing in the city. The population density was 935.3 people per square mile (361.0/km²). There were 2,145 housing units at an average density of 432.7/sq mi (167.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 68.04% White, 11.32% African American, 2.80% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 13.85% from other races, and 3.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.02% of the population.

There were 1,797 households out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the city the population was spread out with 27.1% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,190, and the median income for a family was $28,724. Males had a median income of $22,324 versus $18,033 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,575. About 19.0% of families and 23.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.9% of those under age 18 and 15.8% of those age 65 or over.

Notable residents

*Buddy Ryan- Former NFL coach, best known as the inventor and popularizer of the 46 defense

References

External links

* [http://www.frederickok.org/ City of Fredrick Website]
* [http://www.frederickokchamber.org/ Frederick Chamber of Commerce Website]
* [http://frederickpress.net/ The Frederick Press Website (weekly newspaper)]
* [http://www.altustimes.com/frederick_leader/ The Frederick Leader Website (weekly newspaper)]