Keyes, Oklahoma

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Keyes is a town in Cimarron County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town’s population was 276.[1]

History

Keyes was established in 1925 by the Elkhart and Santa Fe Railway (both leased to and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway).[2][3] The company named the town after a deceased railroad engineer.[3] The line is now part of the Cimarron Valley Railroad.[4]

Keyes was also the final destination of the Beaver, Meade and Englewood Railroad, which reached town from the east on June 25, 1931.[5] That line was abandoned in 1972.[6]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., all land.

Keyes is at the intersection of U.S. Route 56 and the northern terminus of Oklahoma State Highway 171.[7] Keyes is approximately 16 miles northeast of the Cimarron County seat, Boise City,[8] and about 26 miles southwest of Elkhart, Kansas.[9]

The closest major airport is Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport, about 91 miles.[10]

Demographics

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U.S. Decennial Census[11]

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As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 324 people, 131 households, and 88 families residing in the town.[12] There were 234 housing units.[12] The racial makeup of the town was 94.1% White, 0.6% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 2.8% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races.[12] Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.2% of the population.[12]

There were 131 households, out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.2% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families.[12] 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[12] The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.08.[12]

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 19.8% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older.[13] The median age was 43.0 years.[13] For every 100 females, there were 101.2 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.2 males.[13]

According to the 2013 American Community Survey, The median income for a household in the town was $36,827, and the median income for a family was $62,639.[14] Males had a median income of $36,750 versus $40,833 for females.[14] The per capita income for the town was $22,522.[14] About 8.1% of families and 23.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 53.5% of those under age 18 and 0.0% of those age 65 or over.[14]

Economy

The town's location in the Hugoton Friedrich Basin makes it an ideal source for helium production from natural gas. A helium plant was built near Keyes in 1958.[3] Script error: No such module "convert". of liquid helium is produced annually by the Keyes Helium Company.

Transportation

U.S. Route 56 highway runs along the north side of Keyes.

Notable people

  • Jack Hoxie (1885–1965), rodeo cowboy, Hollywood silent movie cowboy actor[15]

References

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  3. a b c Young, Norma Gene. "Keyes," Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture, Oklahoma Historical Society. Accessed June 17, 2015.
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  12. a b c d e f g United States Census Bureau. " DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 - 2010 Demographic Profile Data - Keyes town, Oklahoma," Template:Webarchive American FactFinder, Accessed June 21, 2015.
  13. a b c United States Census Bureau." QT-P1 Age Groups and Sex: 2010 more information - 2010 Census Summary File 1 - Keyes town, Oklahoma," Template:WebarchiveAmerican FactFinder, Accessed June 21, 2015.
  14. a b c d United States Census Bureau. "DP03 Selected Economic Characteristics: 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates - Keyes town, Oklahoma," Template:Webarchive American FactFinder, Accessed June 21, 2015.
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External links

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