Grayson is a town in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 159 at the 2010 census, an increase of 18.7 percent from the figure of 134 recorded in
2000
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Grayson was originally named Wildcat and was located within the area that became McIntosh County at statehood. It was named for a
Muscogee
The Muscogee, also known as the Mvskoke, Muscogee Creek, and the Muscogee Creek Confederacy ( in the Muscogee language), are a group of related indigenous (Native American) peoples of the Southeastern WoodlandsGeorge W. Grayson. The name changed when Grayson's post office was established February 10, 1902, although the legal town name remained as Wildcat into the 1960s. At statehood, the town had 375 residents. It grew slightly to 411 in 1910, then began to decline.Lynn Marie Townsend, "Grayson." ''Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture''. Retrieved January 18, 2013.]
The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture indicates it was an “All-Black Town,” one of more than fifty identifiable towns and settlements created by African Americans, African-Americans within the borders of the current State of Oklahoma from 1865 to 1920.
In 1918, the border between McIntosh and Okmulgee counties was realigned, which brought Grayson into Okmulgee County.
Geography
Grayson is located at (35.505738, -95.872362). It is approximately southeast of the City of Okmulgee, the Okmulgee County seat.
According to the
United States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of , all land.
Demographics
As of the
census
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of 2000, there were 134 people, 55 households, and 32 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 57 housing units at an average density of 51.0 per square mile (19.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 9.70%
White
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, 61.94%
African American
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other races
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, and 20.90% from two or more races.
Hispanic
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Latino
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of any race were 2.24% of the population.
There were 55 households, out of which 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.8% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% 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 3.25.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 21.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $20,208, and the median income for a family was $24,375. Males had a median income of $20,250 versus $19,375 for females. The
per capita income
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for the town was $7,688. There were 13.2% of families and 22.3% of the population living below the
poverty line
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, including 9.5% of under eighteens and 43.3% of those over 64.
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Rentiesville
Rentiesville is a town in McIntosh County, Oklahoma, United States. It was founded in 1903 and named for William Rentie, a local landowner. It was one of 50 all-black towns in Oklahoma and one of 13 that still survives.O'Dell, Larry. ''Encyclopedi ...
Land Run of 1889
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