Watonga, Oklahoma
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Watonga is a city located in Blaine County, Oklahoma. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,658. It is the county seat of Blaine CountyTemplate:GR.
One of its most notable citizens is Clarence Nash, born in 1904 and died in 1985, who Walt Disney hired to be the voice of Donald Duck in the 1920s. Mr. Nash provided the voice of Donald Duck exclusively for over 50 years. Robert J. Helberg, who was born in Watonga, was awarded the Public Service Medal by NASA for his contributions to the Lunar Orbiter program.
Geography
Watonga is located at 35°50'57" North, 98°24'42" West (35.849249, -98.411591)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.1 km² (2.7 mi²). 7.1 km² (2.7 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 4,658 people, 1,273 households, and 858 families residing in the city. The population density is 656.4/km² (1,703.1/mi²). There are 1,507 housing units at an average density of 212.4/km² (551.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 61.19% White, 15.33% African American, 8.24% Native American, 1.55% Asian, 2.02% Pacific Islander, 4.89% from other races, and 6.78% from two or more races. 11.91% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,273 households out of which 33.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% are married couples living together, 11.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% are non-families. 30.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 17.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.53 and the average family size is 3.16.
In the city the population is spread out with 20.5% under the age of 18, 12.5% from 18 to 24, 36.7% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 169.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 191.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $27,208, and the median income for a family is $31,391. Males have a median income of $23,056 versus $16,146 for females. The per capita income for the city is $10,567. 17.5% of the population and 12.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 24.1% of those under the age of 18 and 16.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
- City of Watonga website (http://www.watonga.com/)
- Ferguson Museum webpage (http://www.ok-history.mus.ok.us/mus-sites/masnum29.htm)