Whitehorn Cove, Oklahoma

Whitehorn Cove, Oklahoma
Whitehorn Cove
Whitehorn Cove
Coordinates: 36°0′8″N 95°16′41″W / 36.00222°N 95.27806°W / 36.00222; -95.27806
CountryUnited States
StateOklahoma
CountyWagoner
Area
 • Total
9.93 sq mi (25.73 km2)
 • Land7.13 sq mi (18.47 km2)
 • Water2.80 sq mi (7.25 km2)
Elevation
728 ft (222 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,201
 • Density168.4/sq mi (65.01/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Codes
74467/74477 (Wagoner)
Area codes918/539
FIPS code40-80813
GNIS feature ID2805363[2]

Whitehorn Cove is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Wagoner County, Oklahoma, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census.[2] As of the 2020 census, Whitehorn Cove had a population of 1,201.[3]

The CDP is in eastern Wagoner County, on the west shore of Fort Gibson Lake, a large reservoir on the Neosho River. The CDP is bordered by Rocky Point to the north and Toppers and Taylor Ferry to the south. The CDP's southern border is the centerline of North Bay, an arm of Fort Gibson Lake. The area is known for Whitehorn Cove Marina, a 208-acre facility on Fort Gibson Lake with a landing strip, boat ramps, RV park, store and restaurant.[4]

Whitehorn Cove is 9 miles (14 km) northeast of Wagoner, the county seat.

Demographics

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Whitehorn Cove had a population of 1,201. The median age was 52.8 years. 15.9% of residents were under the age of 18 and 30.3% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 104.6 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 107.0 males age 18 and over.[5][6]

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[7]

There were 531 households in Whitehorn Cove, of which 18.8% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 54.6% were married-couple households, 19.6% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 20.0% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[5]

There were 696 housing units, of which 23.7% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.7% and the rental vacancy rate was 6.4%.[5]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[6]
Race Number Percent
White 904 75.3%
Black or African American 1 0.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 171 14.2%
Asian 2 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.0%
Some other race 4 0.3%
Two or more races 119 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 20 1.7%

References

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Whitehorn Cove Census Designated Place". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  3. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
  4. ^ "Whitehorn Cove Marina". TravelOK.com. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  5. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  6. ^ a b "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  7. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2026.