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Vici, Oklahoma
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Location of Vici, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Dewey |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.43 sq mi (1.12 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,264 ft (690 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 699 |
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(2019)
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704 |
| • Density | 1,629.63/sq mi (629.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73859
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-77300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1099255 |
Vici is a town in Dewey County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 699 at the 2010 census. No information appears on the origins of the town name, but Vici is Latin for “I conquered.”
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History
Courtesy of OSU Digital Library
2010 The Movie The Dome of Heaven was shot in Vici featuring some local residents in the film. Local Residents were Mark Randall, Molly Randall, and Travis Dennett.
Geography
Vici is located at 36°8′53″N 99°17′57″W / 36.14806°N 99.29917°W (36.148180, -99.299259).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 482 | — | |
| 1940 | 257 | −46.7% | |
| 1950 | 261 | 1.6% | |
| 1960 | 456 | 74.7% | |
| 1970 | 588 | 28.9% | |
| 1980 | 928 | 57.8% | |
| 1990 | 880 | −5.2% | |
| 2000 | 668 | −24.1% | |
| 2010 | 699 | 4.6% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 704 | 0.7% | |
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As of the census of 2000, there were 668 people, 283 households, and 164 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,570.6 people per square mile (599.8/km2). There were 341 housing units at an average density of 801.8 per square mile (306.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.16% White, 0.60% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.60% from other races, and 1.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.95% of the population.
There were 283 households, out of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.7% were non-families. 37.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 19.3% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 27.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $24,265, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $29,091 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,267. About 12.2% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 19.0% of those age 65 or over.
Education
- Vici was annexed into the High Plains Technology Center District on May 12, 2009. Results (Courtesy of Newsok)
See also
In Spanish: Vici (Oklahoma) para niños
