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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Caddo |
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| - Total | 1. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically Oklahoma ( is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. YeahImage Oklahoma counties mappng|thumb|right|300px|Map of Oklahoma counties]]This is a list of the seventy-seven counties in the U Caddo County is a County located in the US state of Oklahoma. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 1 sq mi (2. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 9 km²) |
| - Land | 1. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 1 sq mi (2. 9 km²) |
| - Water | 0. 0 sq mi (0. 0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,309 ft (399 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 1,637 |
| - Density | 1,468. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 0/sq mi (566. 8/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 73015 |
| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-12050[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1090977[2] |
Carnegie is a town in Caddo County, Oklahoma, United States. The Central Time Zone observes Standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time ( UTC−6) and five hours during Daylight saving Areas using UTC−6 Single zone countries Belize Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Daylight saving time ( DST UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during The ZIP code is the system of Postal codes used by the United States Postal Service (USPS A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks Area code 580 serves the state of Oklahoma. It covers the remainder of the state not included in the Oklahoma City or Tulsa areas including Lawton Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout Caddo County is a County located in the US state of Oklahoma. Oklahoma ( is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The population was 1,637 at the 2000 census.
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Geography
Carnegie is located at (35. 104334, -98. 601166). [3]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 1 square miles (2. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 9 km²), all of it land. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of
Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 1,637 people, 636 households, and 429 families residing in the town. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 1,468. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 0 people per square mile (564. 3/km²). There were 774 housing units at an average density of 694. 1/sq mi (266. 8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 64. 63% White, 1. 22% African American, 23. 58% Native American, 8. 80% from other races, and 1. 77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12. 28% of the population.
There were 636 households out of which 31. 4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48. 3% were married couples living together, 15. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32. 4% were non-families. 30. 0% of all households were made up of individuals and 19. 5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 49 and the average family size was 3. 10.
In the town the population was spread out with 27. 4% under the age of 18, 8. 0% from 18 to 24, 23. 3% from 25 to 44, 20. 3% from 45 to 64, and 21. 0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 88. 8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83. 8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $20,987, and the median income for a family was $24,737. Males had a median income of $21,917 versus $14,868 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,432. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 24. 9% of families and 30. 5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 42. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 2% of those under age 18 and 18. 6% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Carnegie is governed by a 5-member Town Board of Trustees, as authorized by the Oklahoma Constitution. Oklahoma ( is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. Members are elected at large from within the town limits for 4-year terms. Other public officials include a Town Clerk and a Town Treasurer.
The Town of Carnegie operates and maintains a solid waste/sanitation service, and also a water and sewer service, operated through the Carnegie Public Works Authority.
The Carnegie Tri-County Municipal Hospital Authority owns a critical-care hospital and clinic facility within the town that provides residents of the area with primary care, radiology, physical therapy, and medical laboratory services. Limited surgical services are also provided. The Carnegie Tri-County Municipal Hospital has two doctors and one nurse practitioner on staff.
The Carnegie Library Board, appointed by the Town Board of Trustees, operates a library facility for area residents, providing internet access and a large collection of books, magazines, and books on tape.
History and Culture
Carnegie was named after the famous American philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie. Andrew Carnegie (properly kɑrˈneɪgi but commonly /ˈkɑrnɨgi/ or /kɑrˈnɛgi/ (25 November 1835 – 11 August 1919 was a Scottish -born American Industrialist The original name of the town, however was Lathram. Leaders of the town decided shortly after incorporation in 1903 to rename the town Carnegie in the hopes he would build a library there. Year 1903 ( MCMIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar or a Common year starting Although the town has a library, Andrew Carnegie never built one there. Of note, there is unofficially a "Carnegie Hall", known more properly as the Carnegie Memorial Auditorium, where community events are held. The annual "Stars of Carnegie Hall" talent show showcases individuals across the region and state in a local talent show, in which both local and regional talent are represented.
Community
Carnegie is home to Liberty Theater, the oldest continually operated movie theatre in Oklahoma. http://www.libertytheatres.com/
Carnegie is host to many community events, including the Carnegie Canna Festival, the Carnegie Tri-County Free Fair, the Carnegie Round-Up Club Rodeo, the World Championship Domino Tournament, as well as various other community events throughout the year. Canna (or Canna lily, although not a true Lily) is a Genus of approximately twenty Species of Flowering plants Rodeo (ˈroʊdioʊ or /roʊˈdeɪoʊ/ is a sport which arose out of the working practices of cattle herding in Spain, Mexico, and later the United States Dominoes (or "dominos" generally refers to the individual or collective gaming pieces making up a domino set (sometimes called a deck or pack
Carnegie also is the home of the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, which has tribal offices located on the west edge of town. The Kiowa (ˈkaɪoʊwə are a nation of American Indians who migrated from what is now Canada to their present location in Southwestern Oklahoma.
Transportation
The Town of Carnegie operates and maintains the Carnegie Municipal Airport (Location ID: 86F). There is one asphalt runway, 35/17, 3300 ft long. There are no refueling services available at the airport.
Utilities
- Carnegie Public Works Authority provides water, sewer, and sanitation services to the town. The Oklahoma Rural Water District #3 also provides water services to outlying areas around Carnegie.
- Electric service is provided by American Electric Power Public Service Company of Oklahoma. American Electric Power ( is a major investor-owner Electric utility in various parts of the United States.
- Natural Gas service is provided by Oklahoma Natural Gas.
- Local telephone service, and DSL internet is provided by Carnegie Telephone Company.
- Digital Cable TV service is provided by Carnegie Cable Company.
References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). The United States Geological Survey ( USGS) is a scientific agency of the United States government. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
External links
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