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A city of north-central Oklahoma north-northeast of Oklahoma City. Founded in 1889, it is the seat of Oklahoma State University (established 1890). Population: 44,800.

 

 
 
City (1990 pop. 36,676), seat of Payne co., N central Okla.; inc. 1899. It is the seat of Oklahoma State Univ., which was established during the first year of settlement and was responsible for the city's growth. Stillwater is also the market and processing center of a wheat and cattle area. Textiles, clothing, transportation equipment, and building materials are manufactured. Gas wells are in the area. The National Wrestling Hall of Fame is in Stillwater.


 
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Stillwater, Oklahoma
Motto: Where Oklahoma Began!
Location in the State of Oklahoma
Location in the State of Oklahoma
Coordinates: 36°7′18″N 97°4′7″W / 36.12167, -97.06861
Country United States
State Oklahoma
County Payne
Incorporated
Government
 - Mayor Roger L. McMillian
Area
 - City   sq mi (km²)
 - Land   sq mi ( km²)
 - Water   sq mi ( km²)
Elevation   ft ( m)
Population (2000)
 - City
 - Density /sq mi (/km²)
Time zone CST (UTC-6)
 - Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP codes 74074-74078
Area code(s) 405
FIPS code 40-703002
GNIS feature ID 10985413
Website: http://www.stillwater.org/
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Stillwater is a city in Payne County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 39,065 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Payne County6. Founded December 12, 1884 it was the first settlement in the Unassigned Lands. The geographical position of Stillwater is located between both the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area and Tulsa Metropolitan Area and is considered its own Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

Stillwater is located at 36°7′18″N, 97°4′7″W (36.121538, -97.068537)1, 50 miles North Northeast of downtown Oklahoma City.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 73.3 km² (28.3 mi²). 72.1 km² (27.9 mi²) of it is land and 1.2 km² (0.5 mi²) of it (1.62%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there were 39,065 people, 15,604 households, and 7,318 families residing in the city. The population density was 541.6/km² (1,402.7/mi²). There were 16,827 housing units at an average density of 233.3/km² (604.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 82.48% White, 4.30% African American, 3.89% Native American, 5.05% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.88% from other races, and 3.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.50% of the population.

There were 15,604 households out of which 20.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.1% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 53.1% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the city the population was spread out with 15.2% under the age of 18, 38.2% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 13.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females there were 102.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,432, and the median income for a family was $41,938. Males had a median income of $31,623 versus $22,312 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,789. About 12.6% of families and 27.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.

Culture

Oklahoma State University is the largest employer, biggest land-owner, and cultural center of the town. A quintessential college town, Stillwater has undergone tremendous changes in the past decade with the opening of several new strip malls and shopping centers. More national chains are moving in to replace regional and locally owned businesses, fueled by the expanding population and bulging youth demographic.

There is a thriving bar district near campus referred to as "The Strip." Although the Strip technically is only Washington Street between 6th Street (Highway 51) and University Street, colloquially it can also cover other bars within walking distance, such as the Stonewall or Eskimo Joe's. The national success of Stillwater bands Kunek, Colourmusic, and All-American Rejects hint at possibilities of seeing good local music at any of the bars or venues located there.

The thriving economy of Stillwater is dictated by the college and the accompanying swell of population. Many businesses, especially restaurants, cafes or bars, shorten their hours during the summer. Weekend hours often are expanded to include Thursday, the traditional party night before the students leave town for the weekend. Parking is premium on Saturdays during football games, and many residents earn extra money selling lawn-parking for anywhere from $10-30.

The college culture has led to numerous provisions by the city to limit loud, drunken parties. Oklahoma law prohibits alcohol sale after 2am, and that is when all the bars close as well. Stillwater city ordinance prohibits the consumption of alcohol in public, including the front or backyard of a property and the sidewalks. Enforcement depends on the neighborhood and strength of the party.

Unemployment is one of the lowest and with its modern cultural international flavor and middle American warmth and values, Stillwater continues to attract national attention as a desirable place to live with many former OSU students returning to raise their families or retire.

Education

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CareerTech

Items of interest

Stillwater is hosting the 2007 US Chess Championshp May 15-23, 2007

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Coordinates: 36.121538° N 97.068537° W


 
 

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