Editing Elmore City, Oklahoma

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'''Elmore City''' is a town in [[Garvin County, Oklahoma|Garvin County]], [[Oklahoma]], United States. This town is {{convert|58|mi|km|abbr=off|sp=us}} south of [[Oklahoma City]]. The population was 738 at the time of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]],<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.census.gov/search-results.html?searchType=web&cssp=SERP&q=Elmore%20City%20town,%20Oklahoma |title=Elmore City (town), Oklahoma|publisher=US Census Bureau|accessdate=February 11, 2024}}</ref> up from 697 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name="Census2010">{{cite web|title=2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau |access-date=October 18, 2013 }}{{dead link|bot=medic|date=April 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> It was named after J. O. Elmore.

There are two main highways running through Elmore City. One of the Highways is Oklahoma State Highway 29, running west–east. The other is Oklahoma State Highway 74, running north–south. It is about {{convert|12|mi|km}} west of Wynnewood, {{convert|25+1/2|mi|km|0}} south of Purcell, and {{convert|23|mi|km}} west of U.S. Highway 177.

== History ==
The first business in Elmore City was opened by Jasper N. Black in an area just northeast of what is now Elmore City. Historians state that after Black opened his supply store in 1890 on Rock Creek, the number of settlers quickly grew and a community was formed called Banner. Banner quickly spread to the southwest and a post office was established and the name changed to Elmore for J. O. Elmore, another prominent business man. The word city was added to Elmore after the name was confused with [[Elmer, Oklahoma|Elmer]] in [[Jackson County, Oklahoma|Jackson County]]. The city was incorporated as a community in 1898.<ref>Mike Tower: ''[https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=EL011 Elmore City]''. In: ''The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture'', Oklahoma Historical Society. Retrieved March 8, 2019.</ref>

At the time of its founding, Elmore City was located in [[Pickens County, Chickasaw Nation]].<ref>Charles Goins, ''Historical Atlas of Oklahoma'' (Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 2006), plate 105.</ref>

The film ''[[Footloose (1984 film)|Footloose]]'' was loosely based on events that took place in the town.<ref>{{cite journal|first=Kent |last=Demaret |date=May 18, 1980 |url=http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20076503,00.html |title=You Got Trouble in Elmore City: That's Spelled with a "t," Which Rhymes with "d" and That Stands for Dancing |work=[[People (magazine)|People]] |volume=13 |issue=20 |access-date=May 12, 2009}}</ref><ref>Brandy McDonnell, Sheila Stogsdill: ''[https://newsok.com/article/3454315/elmore-city-re-creates-prom-that-inspired-footloose-film Elmore City re-creates prom that inspired ‚Footloose‘ film]'', [[NewsOK.com]], April 16, 2010. Retrieved March 7, 2019.</ref>  Elmore City had a ban, dating from before statehood, on public dancing within town limits.<ref name=Footloose>{{cite web|url= https://tulsaworld.com/life-entertainment/local/movies-tv/footloose-at-40-heres-the-story-of-oklahoma-town-that-inspired-iconic-movie/article_0887f08c-c114-11ee-b715-8f2960a79e1d.html |title= 'Footloose' at 40: Here's the story of Oklahoma town that inspired iconic movie|publisher=Jimmie Tramel, Tulsa World, February 11, 2024|accessdate=February 11, 2024}}</ref> High school students during the 1979-1980 class year began lobbying for the right to hold a school prom with dancing.<ref name=Footloose/>  However, during the first town meeting on the issue, perhaps three-quarters of the crowd was against the idea, led by local church leaders.<ref name=Footloose/>  The controversy was picked up by local newspapers, went national, and ended up as a small item in a San Francisco paper.<ref name=Footloose/>  This was where songwriter/screenwriter [[Dean Pitchford]], who was looking for a movie musical idea, ran across it.<ref name=Footloose/>  The eventual result was the 1984 movie.<ref name=Footloose/>  As to the prom, the town mayor sided with the kids, declaring that a high school function was not a “public” event.<ref name=Footloose/>  The school board then authorized the prom, which proceeded and received national coverage.<ref name=Footloose/>

==Geography==

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|0.4|sqmi|km2}}, all land.

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1900= 192
|1910= 266
|1920= 337
|1930= 395
|1940= 494
|1950= 743
|1960= 982
|1970= 653
|1980= 582
|1990= 493
|2000= 756
|2010= 697
|2020= 738
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
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As of the [[census]] of 2010, there were 697 people living in the town.<ref name="Census2010"/>  The population density was {{convert|1,394|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}.  There were 337 housing units at an average density of {{convert|674|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}.<ref name="Census2010"/>  The racial makeup of the town was 91.40% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 4.50% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.53% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 3.57% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.46% of the population.

There were 328 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $23,810, and the median income for a family was $25,000. Males had a median income of $22,083 versus $17,159 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $12,486. About 13.8% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 20.4% of those under age 18 and 15.5% of those age 65 or over.

There is one school system, Elmore City-Pernell public schools, which consists of Elmore City-Pernell Elementary and Elmore City-Pernell High School. Their school mascot is Bogey the Badger. The school colors are purple and white. There is also one cemetery, Elmore City Cemetery.

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://www.facebook.com/footloosetown/ City of Elmore City Facebook Page]
* [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~okgarvin/marshamiller/elmorecitycemetery.html Cemetery Index]
* [https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=EL011 Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture - Elmore City]

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