Quinton, Oklahoma
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Quinton is a town located in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,071.
Geography
Quinton is located at 35°7'33" North, 95°22'3" West (35.125904, -95.367470)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.9 km² (1.1 mi²). 2.9 km² (1.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.88% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 1,071 people, 446 households, and 293 families residing in the town. The population density is 369.2/km² (954.8/mi²). There are 509 housing units at an average density of 175.5/km² (453.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 79.93% White, 0.19% African American, 16.15% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 3.36% from two or more races. 0.93% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 446 households out of which 28.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% are married couples living together, 16.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% are non-families. 31.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 18.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.33 and the average family size is 2.94.
In the town the population is spread out with 24.9% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 23.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $19,531, and the median income for a family is $26,912. Males have a median income of $28,056 versus $16,797 for females. The per capita income for the town is $15,143. 22.8% of the population and 18.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 29.3% of those under the age of 18 and 24.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.