Hennessey, Oklahoma
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Hennessey is a town located in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,058.
Geography
Hennessey is located at 36°6'29" North, 97°53'54" West (36.108022, -97.898321)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 9.7 km² (3.7 mi²). 9.6 km² (3.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.53% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 2,058 people, 769 households, and 545 families residing in the town. The population density is 213.6/km² (552.7/mi²). There are 900 housing units at an average density of 93.4/km² (241.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 82.99% White, 0.83% African American, 1.21% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 12.05% from other races, and 2.72% from two or more races. 18.46% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 769 households out of which 36.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% are married couples living together, 9.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% are non-families. 26.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.62 and the average family size is 3.18.
In the town the population is spread out with 29.1% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 86.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $29,038, and the median income for a family is $35,560. Males have a median income of $28,750 versus $18,333 for females. The per capita income for the town is $14,012. 16.4% of the population and 11.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 23.0% of those under the age of 18 and 12.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.