Sasakwa, Oklahoma

Sasakwa is a town located in Seminole County, Oklahoma. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 150.

Geography

Location of Sasakwa, Oklahoma

Sasakwa is located at 34°56'52" North, 96°31'34" West (34.947915, -96.526206)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²). 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 150 people, 58 households, and 41 families residing in the town. The population density is 275.8/km² (714.8/mi²). There are 77 housing units at an average density of 141.6/km² (367.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 61.33% White, 1.33% African American, 28.67% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 8.67% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 58 households out of which 27.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% are married couples living together, 19.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% are non-families. 25.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.59 and the average family size is 3.02.

In the town the population is spread out with 30.7% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 74.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 79.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $20,750, and the median income for a family is $24,286. Males have a median income of $23,750 versus $13,542 for females. The per capita income for the town is $9,353. 24.3% of the population and 19.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 33.3% of those under the age of 18 and 32.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.