Vanoss, Oklahoma
Vanoss | |
|---|---|
Vanoss Location within the state of Oklahoma Vanoss Vanoss (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 34°45′27″N 96°52′39″W / 34.75750°N 96.87750°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Pontotoc |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.21 sq mi (3.14 km2) |
| • Land | 1.21 sq mi (3.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,034 ft (315 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 146 |
| • Density | 120.4/sq mi (46.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-76850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805359[2] |
Vanoss is an unincorporated community in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, United States.[2] As of the 2020 census, Vanoss had a population of 146.[3] The community is located 10 miles west of Ada.[4] The town was originally named Midland and was located a few miles away from its present location.[5] When the Oklahoma Central Railroad was built, the townspeople moved the town so it would be next to the railroad,[5] and they changed its name to Vanoss in honor of Salomon Frederik van Oss (S.F. Vanoss), who was a Dutch director and financier of the Oklahoma Central Railroad.[5][4][6] Though little remains of the community, Vanoss Public Schools, including an elementary school, a middle school, and Vanoss High School, continue to serve the surrounding area.[5]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 146 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] | |||
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Vanoss had a population of 146. The median age was 43.5 years. 29.5% of residents were under the age of 18 and 19.9% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 105.6 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 90.7 males age 18 and over.[8][9]
0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[10]
There were 52 households in Vanoss, of which 46.2% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 80.8% were married-couple households, 3.8% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 7.7% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 3.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 0.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[8]
There were 55 housing units, of which 5.5% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 4.9% and the rental vacancy rate was 0.0%.[8]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92 | 63.0% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 32 | 21.9% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 2 | 1.4% |
| Two or more races | 20 | 13.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 4 | 2.7% |
Education
It is within the Vanoss Public Schools school district.[11]
References
- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vanoss, Oklahoma
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ a b Shirk, George H. Oklahoma Place Names, Norman, Oklahoma: University of Oklahoma Press, 2nd ed., 1987, p.108-109.
- ^ a b c d Marks, Linda. "Vanoss History". Vanoss Public Schools. Vanoss Public Schools. Retrieved October 10, 2016.
- ^ Veenendaal, Jr., Augustus J. "Oklahoma Central Railroad,", Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture, Oklahoma Historical Society. Accessed October 10, 2016.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
- ^ a b "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Pontotoc County, OK" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2024. - Text list