Jenks, Oklahoma
Jenks, Oklahoma | ||
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FIPS code 40-37800[2] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 1094209[3] | |
Website | www |
Jenks is a city in
History
Jenks began in 1904 as a community site established by the Midland Valley Railroad between Tulsa and Muskogee, alongside the Arkansas River. Though the river could only be utilized by shallow draft steamboats while the water level was up, these two transportation routes proved vital to Jenks' early development.
Jenks was named after William Henry Jenks the owner and director of the Midland Valley Railroad. According to a 1957 article in the Tulsa Tribune, an agent for the townsite company was told by the railroad home office to name a town for the director.[5]
The town was officially platted on July 15, 1905. Also in 1905, a major
As oil production waned, tank farms were dismantled, and agriculture became once again a major contributor to the Jenks economy. The economy of the area was further improved in the 1920s when many Bulgarian families immigrated to the area to farm. These immigrants established many vegetable farms.
From 1904 through the 1950s, Jenks experienced many floods from the overflow of the
Jenks has served as a river crossing point via several bridges over the past century. In 1910, a single-lane bridge was built and strengthened the economic success of the area. The year 1948 saw the construction of a replacement two-lane bridge, which still stands today and now serves as a pedestrian crossing between the Riverwalk and the South Tulsa River Parks. The original 1910 bridge was destroyed and all that is left are a few columns and pieces of metal that are seen when the water level is low. A four-lane bridge was built in 1996.
The current High School building was built in 1960-61 and has undergone three major additions. The United States Census of 1970 placed the population of the city at 1,990 and there were approximately 1100 students in public school.
In the 1970s, the Tulsa water system was expanded into Jenks. That decade also saw the construction of a nearby Public Service of Oklahoma gas-fired electric power plant. These developments improved the infrastructure of the area and helped the economy.
In the 1980s, Kimberly-Clark built a manufacturing facility that provides many jobs for the area to this day.
Geography
Jenks is located at 36°0′37″N 95°58′47″W / 36.01028°N 95.97972°W (36.010276, -95.979850).[7]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.73 square miles (45.9 km2), of which 17.13 square miles (44.4 km2) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2) (3.69%) is water.
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1910 | 290 | — | |
1920 | 1,508 | 420.0% | |
1930 | 1,110 | −26.4% | |
1940 | 1,026 | −7.6% | |
1950 | 1,037 | 1.1% | |
1960 | 1,734 | 67.2% | |
1970 | 2,685 | 54.8% | |
1980 | 5,876 | 118.8% | |
1990 | 7,493 | 27.5% | |
2000 | 9,577 | 27.8% | |
2010 | 16,924 | 76.7% | |
2020 | 25,949 | 53.3% | |
2022 (est.) | 27,141 | [4] | 4.6% |
Sources:[2][8][9][10][11][12] 2020[4]
U.S. Decennial Census[13] |
This section needs to be updated. The reason given is: Newer information is available from the 2020 census reports.(July 2022) |
2000 census
As of the
There were 3,451 households, out of which 43.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.0% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.1% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $54,637, and the median income for a family was $61,050. Males had a median income of $42,148 versus $28,419 for females. The
2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 16,924 people, 5,954 households, and 4,753 families residing in the city. The population density was 988.1 inhabitants per square mile (381.5/km2). There were 6,395 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 82.8%
Community and tourism
Popular tourist draws include the Oklahoma Aquarium (the state's only freestanding aquarium) and Jenks’ downtown shops including boutiques, restaurants, and the Antiques and Arts District.
Jenks was named the “Antique Capital of Oklahoma” by the former first lady of Oklahoma, Shirley Bellmon, and the many stores that call Main Street home keep that tradition going. Visitors can park and walk all day browsing vintage wares alongside new and repurposed offerings.
Spring days are perfect for enjoying the sunshine and admiring the flower pots full of tulips, provided by the Jenks Garden Club.
A pedestrian bridge links the Jenks riverfront area with the
Jenks also is home to numerous antique stores and hosts many street festivals and parades each year, such as the Art on Main (which has an attendance of 12,000).
The Jenks School District is one of the largest in the state and encompasses significant portions of southwest Tulsa, while many of the Jenks schools are located within the city of Tulsa.
On November 22, 2005, President George W. Bush and Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez announced Jenks Public Schools as a recipient of the 2005 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest Presidential honor for quality and organizational performance excellence.
Economy
In 1958,
Jenks is home to the headquarters of many small and large businesses, among which include;
Government
Jenks has a council-manager form of government.[5]
Notable people
The following notable people are known to be from Jenks or to have attended the Jenks Public Schools:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation1996–2003
- Jennifer Berry, Miss America 2006
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
- Trey Callaway, screenwriter and television producer
- NFLlinebacker
- Brad Carson, former member of U.S. House of Representatives, director of National Energy Policy Institute at University of Tulsa[16]
- Simon Curtis, actor and musician[17]
- NFL linebacker[18]
- Josh Johnson, Major League Baseball pitcher for San Diego Padres
- Tyrel Lacey, professional soccer goalkeeper[19]
- Ben Lamb, 2011 World Series of Poker Player of the Year[20]
- Danielle Laney, bronze medalist in Taekwondo at the 1992 Summer Olympics[21]
- NFL center for Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- NFL player for Minnesota Vikings
- Brian Nhira, singer, contestant on The Voice
- Tyler Ott, long snapper for the Baltimore Ravens
- Brian Presley, actor
- Ryan Tedder, lead singer of OneRepublic, attended Jenks schools until senior year in high school[22]
- Colonel
See also
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- ^ Brad Carson Archived 2011-11-13 at the Wayback Machine at University of Tulsa website (accessed February 1, 2011).
- ^ Kristi Eaton, "Jenks native Simon Curtis tops the pop charts", Tulsa People, May 2010.
- ^ Ohm Youngmisuk, "This Giants rookie ready to start over", ESPN.com, May 1, 2010.
- ^ Arch Bell, "Lacey Details Lyn Arrival"[usurped], Yanks Abroad, August 27, 2009.
- ^ Sean Chaffin, "Oklahoma poker superstar is $4 million man", The Oklahoman, January 9, 2012.
- ^ Lynn Jacobsen, "Medalist recalls Olympics", Tulsa World, July 19, 2009.
- ^ "Oklahoma Music Trail: Ryan Tedder". Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
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