Goldsby, Oklahoma
Goldsby, Oklahoma | |
|---|---|
 Location in Oklahoma | |
| Coordinates: 35°07′51″N 97°28′42″W / 35.13083°N 97.47833°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | McClain |
| Area | |
• Total | 26.49 sq mi (68.61 km2) |
| • Land | 26.23 sq mi (67.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,161 ft (354 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,694 |
| • Density | 102.71/sq mi (39.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code | 405 |
| FIPS code | 40-29850[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412689[2] |
| Website | www |
Goldsby is a town in McClain County, Oklahoma, United States. It lies within the Washington public school district and is home to the second largest casino in Oklahoma. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,694,[3] up from 1,801 in 2010.
Geography
[edit]Goldsby is in northeastern McClain County, with the Canadian River forming its northeastern boundary and the border with Cleveland County. The town is bordered to the northwest by Newcastle, to the southeast by Purcell, the McClain county seat, and to the northeast by Norman in Cleveland County.
Goldsby is closely tied to its neighbor to the south, Washington. As Goldsby has no post office, mail is processed through the Washington post office (ZIP Code 73093). Goldsby falls within the boundaries of the Washington public school district. However, Goldsby provides Washington with other resources such as fire department and water services.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town of Goldsby has a total area of 26.5 square miles (69 km2), of which 26.2 square miles (68 km2) are land and 0.3 square miles (0.8 km2), or 0.99%, are water.[1]
Riverwind Casino, the second largest casino in Oklahoma, is located in the northern part of Goldsby on State Highway 9. Interstate 35 passes through the northern and eastern parts of town, with access from exits 101, 104, and 106. Oklahoma City is 24 miles (39 km) to the north, and Ardmore is 75 miles (121 km) to the south.
The Town of Goldsby maintains one airport for general aviation usage, David Jay Perry Airport, as well as several private landing fields. Goldsby is also the home of the Albert Engstrom Forest Regeneration Center.[5]
The town includes several small businesses. Goldsby also has a state tag agency, community center, and a veterans' memorial.[6]
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 298 | — | |
| 1980 | 603 | 102.3% | |
| 1990 | 816 | 35.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,204 | 47.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,801 | 49.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,694 | 49.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] | |||
As of the 2012 United States Census estimate, there were 1,891 people living in the city, a 57 percent increase since 2000. The population density was 98 inhabitants per square mile (38/km2). As of 2009, there were 516 housing units at an average density of 27 per square mile (10/km2). As of 2009, 1,579 residents (74%) self-identified as white, 341 (16%) self-identified as Hispanic or Latino, 117 (5.5%) self-identified as Native American, and 93 (4.4%) self-identified as of two or more races.
As of 2009, there were 1,209 households, out of which 1,108 (92%) were families, 258 (21%) were married couples with children, 45 (3.7%) were single-parent households, and 101 (8.4%) were single individuals living alone. As of 2000, the average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.01.
As of 2000, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. As of 2011, the median age was 39.3 years and the population was 52.1% female and 47.9% male.
As of the 2011 United States Census estimate, the median income for a household in the town was $53,847 and the per capita income was 25,358. As of 2009, the median income for a family was $56,717. As of 2000, males had a median income of $33,281 versus $23,750 and about 6.7 percent of families and 8 percent of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "2024 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Oklahoma". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Goldsby, Oklahoma
- ^ a b "P1. Race – Goldsby town, Oklahoma: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "FRC Location | Oklahoma Forestry Services".
- ^ "Veterans Memorial". Under Construction. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
External links
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |