Deer Lick, Oklahoma

Deer Lick, Oklahoma
Deer Lick
Location within the state of Oklahoma
Coordinates: 36°27′34″N 94°44′49″W / 36.45944°N 94.74694°W / 36.45944; -94.74694
CountryUnited States
StateOklahoma
CountyDelaware
Area
 • Total
0.95 sq mi (2.47 km2)
 • Land0.95 sq mi (2.47 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation1,070 ft (330 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
34
 • Density35.7/sq mi (13.77/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CST)
FIPS code40-19665
GNIS feature ID2584377[2]

Deer Lick is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Delaware County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Deer Lick had a population of 34.[3]

Geography

Deer Lick is located in central Delaware County, 4 miles (6 km) northeast of Jay, the county seat. According to the United States Census Bureau, the Deer Lick CDP has a total area of 0.95 square miles (2.47 km2), all land.[4]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
202034
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Deer Lick had a population of 34. The median age was 18.2 years. 47.1% of residents were under the age of 18 and 11.8% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 78.9 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 125.0 males age 18 and over.[6][7]

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[8]

There were 16 households in Deer Lick, of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 56.3% were married-couple households, 0.0% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 31.3% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 6.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[6]

There were 18 housing units, of which 11.1% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 0.0%.[6]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[7]
Race Number Percent
White 24 70.6%
Black or African American 0 0.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2 5.9%
Asian 0 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.0%
Some other race 0 0.0%
Two or more races 8 23.5%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 4 11.8%

Education

It is in the Jay Public Schools school district.[9]

References

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Deer Lick, Oklahoma
  3. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
  4. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Deer Lick CDP, Oklahoma". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved December 9, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  6. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  7. ^ a b "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  8. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  9. ^ Geography Division. 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Delaware County, OK (PDF) (Map). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 4, 2025. - Text list