Haskell, Oklahoma
Haskell, Oklahoma | ||
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FIPS code 40-32900[3] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 2412732[2] | |
Website | Town website |
Haskell is a city, as of March 2024, in
History
Haskell was founded about one and a half miles northeast of the
Gas and oil were discovered near Haskell in 1910. This sparked a period of prosperity, and Haskell soon could boast of improvements such as paved streets, concrete sidewalks, electric lights, natural gas lines, and water works.[5]
Completion of the Tulsa-Muskogee Turnpike in 1969 bypassed Haskell and diverted much road traffic from U.S. Highway 64. This caused a significant loss of revenue for many businesses in town.[5]
In March of 2024 by a vote of the citizens, Haskell changed from a Town to a City Manager form of Government.
Geography
Haskell is located 19 miles (31 km) northwest of Muskogee.[5]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2), all land.
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1910 | 857 | — | |
1920 | 2,196 | 156.2% | |
1930 | 1,682 | −23.4% | |
1940 | 1,572 | −6.5% | |
1950 | 1,676 | 6.6% | |
1960 | 1,887 | 12.6% | |
1970 | 2,063 | 9.3% | |
1980 | 1,953 | −5.3% | |
1990 | 2,143 | 9.7% | |
2000 | 1,765 | −17.6% | |
2010 | 2,007 | 13.7% | |
2020 | 1,626 | −19.0% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[6] |
As of the
There were 679 households, out of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $25,542, and the median income for a family was $29,196. Males had a median income of $26,413 versus $19,926 for females. The
Transportation
Haskell is served by
The privately owned Haskell Airport (FAA ID: 2K9), about 1 mile northeast of Haskell, features a 3710' x 30' paved runway.[8]
Commercial air transportation is available at Tulsa International Airport, about 35 miles north-northwest.[9]
Governance
As of March 2024, by a vote of the citizens Haskell changed from a Town Trustee form of government to a City Manager Council form of government, which consists of four wards, four trustees with a fifth trustee elected at large for a total of five trustees. Candidates must live in a specific ward. The trustees are then elected at large. The mayor is elected from the board of trustees. The board establishes ordinances (laws) and resolutions (policy) and rates for services.[10]
Recreation
Haskell Lake is located about 3 miles northwest of central Haskell.[11] Created by the WPA, it is about 14 acres in size and known for good fishing.[12][13]
The Arkansas River, just to the east of town,[7] also offers fishing opportunities for species like catfish, though access there is typically had through private lands.[14]
The town has Haskell City Park,[15] where it has held its Frontier Day celebration.[16]
References
- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Haskell, Oklahoma
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ CensusViewer: Population of the City of Haskell, Oklahoma [1].
- ^ a b c d e Johnson, Ellen Collins. "Haskell." Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture. Accessed April 16, 2012.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ a b c "Haskell, Oklahoma". Google Maps. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
- ^ "Haskell Airport". AirNav.com. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
- ^ "Tulsa International Airport to Haskell, Oklahoma". Google Maps. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
- ^ "Form of Government." Town of Haskell.org Accessed October 17, 2016.
- ^ "Haskell, Oklahoma to Haskell Lake, Oklahoma". Google Maps. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
- CiteSeerX 10.1.1.448.2868.
- ^ "Haskell Lake". TravelOK.com. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
- ^ "Running the Rivers for Oklahoma Cats". GameandFishMag.com, October 5, 2010. October 5, 2010. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
- ^ "All Parks in Haskell, Oklahoma". Oklahoma places. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
- ^ "Haskell recreates Frontier Day". Kenton Brooks, Enid News & Eagle, September 22, 2019. September 22, 2019. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
External links
- [2] Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture - Haskell