Remy, Oklahoma

Remy, Oklahoma
Location of Remy, Oklahoma
Coordinates: 35°27′25″N 94°30′53″W / 35.45694°N 94.51472°W / 35.45694; -94.51472
CountryUnited States
StateOklahoma
CountySequoyah
Area
 • Total
12.92 sq mi (33.47 km2)
 • Land12.86 sq mi (33.32 km2)
 • Water0.058 sq mi (0.15 km2)
Elevation889 ft (271 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
505
 • Density39.3/sq mi (15.16/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code40-62875[3]
GNIS feature ID2409163[2]

Remy is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, United States. It is part of the Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Remy had a population of 505.[4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 13.0 square miles (34 km2), of which 12.9 square miles (33 km2) is land and 0.08% is water.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2020505
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Remy had a population of 505. The median age was 48.9 years. 19.0% of residents were under the age of 18 and 19.4% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 105.3 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 105.5 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 209 households in Remy, of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 61.7% were married-couple households, 17.7% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 17.7% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[6]

There were 224 housing units, of which 6.7% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.6% and the rental vacancy rate was 0.0%.[6]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[7]
Race Number Percent
White 341 67.5%
Black or African American 6 1.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 58 11.5%
Asian 2 0.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 1 0.2%
Some other race 10 2.0%
Two or more races 87 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 29 5.7%

2000 census

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 411 people, 151 households, and 128 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 31.7 inhabitants per square mile (12.2/km2). There were 164 housing units at an average density of 12.7 per square mile (4.9/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 86.62% White, 9.49% Native American, 0.73% from other races, and 3.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.46% of the population.

There were 151 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.8% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.6% were non-families. 11.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $34,688, and the median income for a family was $38,125. Males had a median income of $31,761 versus $26,500 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,869. About 12.5% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.9% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.

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: Remy, Oklahoma
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
  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.