Hopeton, Oklahoma

Hopeton, Oklahoma
Hopeton State Bank in 2016
Hopeton State Bank in 2016
Hopeton, Oklahoma is located in Oklahoma
Hopeton, Oklahoma
Hopeton, Oklahoma
Hopeton, Oklahoma is located in the United States
Hopeton, Oklahoma
Hopeton, Oklahoma
Coordinates: 36°41′17″N 98°39′43″W / 36.68806°N 98.66194°W / 36.68806; -98.66194
CountryUnited States
StateOklahoma
CountyWoods
Area
 • Total
0.49 sq mi (1.28 km2)
 • Land0.49 sq mi (1.28 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation1,411 ft (430 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
22
 • Density44.7/sq mi (17.24/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
73746
Area code580
GNIS feature ID2805327[2]

Hopeton is an unincorporated community and Census designated place in Woods County, Oklahoma, United States.[2] As of the 2020 census, Hopeton had a population of 22.[3] Hopeton is located along U.S. Route 281, 8 miles (13 km) south of Alva.

History

Hopeton has a post office, with ZIP code 73746.[4][5]

In 1983, the Hopeton bank was robbed by two armed suspects who fired no shots and caused no injuries. They took less than $7,500 in cash and were arrested within one hour.[6]

A historic one-room schoolhouse is located at the north end of Hopeton.[7]

Demographics

Hopeton's ACS estimated population in 2021 was 39 people.[8]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
202022
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Hopeton had a population of 22. The median age was 34.7 years. 13.6% of residents were under the age of 18 and 13.6% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 144.4 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 137.5 males age 18 and over.[10][11]

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[12]

There were 6 households in Hopeton, of which 0.0% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 0.0% were married-couple households, 0.0% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 100.0% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 50.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[10]

There were 19 housing units, of which 68.4% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 14.3%.[10]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[11]
Race Number Percent
White 22 100.0%
Black or African American 0 0.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.0%
Asian 0 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.0%
Some other race 0 0.0%
Two or more races 0 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 0 0.0%

Economy

Hopeton State Bank is an independently-owned bank located in Hopeton, chartered in 1919.[13]

The Farmers Cooperative Association of Alva operates a seasonal grain elevator in Hopeton.[14] It is located along the BNSF railway tracks on the Avard Subdivision.

References

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hopeton, Oklahoma
  3. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
  4. ^ United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved February 15, 2012.
  5. ^ "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Archived from the original on October 17, 2020. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  6. ^ Campbell, Bruce (February 22, 2020). "2020 VISION: Hopeton State Bank strives to provide big-city service in a small-town fashion". Enid New & Eagle, Enidnews.com. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
  7. ^ Emerson, DVM, Jimmy (April 14, 2017), The Hopeton Schoolhouse, retrieved June 4, 2023
  8. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
  9. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  10. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  11. ^ a b "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  12. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  13. ^ "Hopeton State Bank President's Message". www.hopetonbank.com. Archived from the original on January 15, 2018. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
  14. ^ "Farmers Coop Association locations and directions". www.alvacoop.com. Archived from the original on January 15, 2018. Retrieved March 10, 2017.