Purcell, Oklahoma
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Purcell is a city located in Oklahoma. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,571. It is the county seat of McClain CountyTemplate:GR, but also extends into Cleveland County.
Geography
Purcell is located at 35°1'3" North, 97°22'10" West (35.017465, -97.369537)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 26.9 km² (10.4 mi²). 25.8 km² (9.9 mi²) of it is land and 1.1 km² (0.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 4.24% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 5,571 people, 2,120 households, and 1,500 families residing in the city. The population density is 216.2/km² (560.1/mi²). There are 2,320 housing units at an average density of 90.0/km² (233.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 81.60% White, 2.21% African American, 6.53% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 4.51% from other races, and 4.86% from two or more races. 10.09% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 2,120 households out of which 33.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% are married couples living together, 13.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% are non-families. 26.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.54 and the average family size is 3.06.
In the city the population is spread out with 26.9% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 94.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $33,283, and the median income for a family is $36,128. Males have a median income of $25,494 versus $18,919 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,261. 14.4% of the population and 12.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 19.9% of those under the age of 18 and 7.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.