Langston, Oklahoma
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Langston is a town located in Logan County, Oklahoma. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,670.
Geography
Langston is located at 35°56'29" North, 97°15'28" West (35.941398, -97.257846)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.8 km² (1.9 mi²). 4.8 km² (1.9 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 1,670 people, 199 households, and 92 families residing in the town. The population density is 346.7/km² (896.5/mi²). There are 246 housing units at an average density of 51.1/km² (132.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 3.29% White, 93.29% African American, 1.26% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.24% from other races, and 1.92% from two or more races. 1.32% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 199 households out of which 27.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 16.1% are married couples living together, 27.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 53.3% are non-families. 37.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.25 and the average family size is 3.14.
In the town the population is spread out with 7.6% under the age of 18, 75.3% from 18 to 24, 8.4% from 25 to 44, 4.9% from 45 to 64, and 3.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 21 years. For every 100 females there are 86.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $14,722, and the median income for a family is $26,042. Males have a median income of $23,750 versus $20,417 for females. The per capita income for the town is $17,602. 33.8% of the population and 23.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 26.1% of those under the age of 18 and 40.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.