Peckham, Oklahoma

Peckham, Oklahoma
Peckham is located in Oklahoma
Peckham
Peckham
Peckham is located in the United States
Peckham
Peckham
Coordinates: 36°53′12″N 97°10′41″W / 36.88667°N 97.17806°W / 36.88667; -97.17806
CountryUnited States
StateOklahoma
CountyKay
Area
 • Total
0.19 sq mi (0.48 km2)
 • Land0.19 sq mi (0.48 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation1,109 ft (338 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
38
 • Density206.5/sq mi (79.73/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code580
GNIS feature ID2805347[2]

Peckham is an unincorporated community in Kay County, Oklahoma, United States.[2] As of the 2020 census, Peckham had a population of 38.[3] The community is 7 miles (11 km) west of Newkirk and 9 miles (14 km) northeast of Blackwell. It (and Eddy, Oklahoma) was named for railroad developer Ed L. Peckham. A post office opened in Peckham on July 15, 1899.[4]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
202038
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Peckham had a population of 38. The median age was 59.7 years. 0.0% of residents were under the age of 18 and 34.2% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 245.5 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 245.5 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 16 households in Peckham, of which 12.5% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 50.0% were married-couple households, 25.0% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 25.0% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 37.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 0.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[6]

There were 18 housing units, of which 11.1% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 0.0%.[6]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[7]
Race Number Percent
White 38 100.0%
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%

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: Peckham, Oklahoma
  3. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
  4. ^ Shirk, George H. (1974). Oklahoma Place Names (2 ed.). Norman, Oklahoma: University of Oklahoma Press. p. 189. ISBN 0806111402.
  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.