Silo, Oklahoma

Silo is a town in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 331 at the 2010 census, an increase of 17.4 percent from the figure of 282 recorded in 2000.[5]

Silo, Oklahoma
Town
Location of Silo, Oklahoma
Coordinates: 34°2′14″N 96°28′32″W
Country	United States
State	Oklahoma
County	Bryan
Area [1]
• Total	0.50 sq mi (1.29 km^2)
• Land	0.50 sq mi (1.29 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	817 ft (249 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	331
• Estimate  (2019)[2]	365
• Density	734.41/sq mi (283.78/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code	40-67550[3]
GNIS feature ID	1098038[4]

Geography

Silo is located at 34°2′14″N 96°28′32″W (34.037219, -96.475645).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²), all land.

History

Population was 246 in the territorial census in 1900, 180 in the special 1907 census at statehood, and 152 in the 1910 United States Census.[7]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1900	246		—
1910	152		−38.2%
1980	43		—
1990	249		479.1%
2000	282		13.3%
2010	331		17.4%
2019 (est.)	365	[2]	10.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 282 people, 103 households, and 81 families residing in the town. The population density was 542.1 people per square mile (209.4/km²). There were 114 housing units at an average density of 219.1 per square mile (84.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 80.14% White, 14.18% Native American, 1.77% from other races, and 3.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.77% of the population.

There were 103 households, out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.9% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.4% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $39,375, and the median income for a family was $42,159. Males had a median income of $31,500 versus $26,818 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,681. About 1.4% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 16.1% of those 65 or over.

Education

Silo is served by Silo High School.

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
5. CensusViewer:Silo, Oklahoma Population
6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
7. Brimage, Lucille. "Silo," Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture, Oklahoma Historical Society, 2009. Accessed April 15, 2015.
8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.