Editing Warr Acres, Oklahoma

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'''Warr Acres''' is a city in [[Oklahoma County, Oklahoma|Oklahoma County]], [[Oklahoma]], United States, and a part of the  [[Oklahoma City metropolitan area]]. It was established after [[World War II]] by C.B. Warr, a dynamic businessman, builder, and commercial developer.<ref name="warracrespedia"/> The population was 10,452 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], a 4.1% increase from 2010.<ref name="ff2">Search of Warr Acres city, Oklahoma at [https://www.census.gov U.S. Census website], United States Census. (accessed June 30, 2019)</ref>

The city lies within the [[Putnam City School District]].

==History==
The Warr Acres housing addition and Warr Acres Second Addition was developed in 1937 by Clyde B. Warr.<ref name="warracrespedia"/> An addition that would later form part of the city of Warr Acres, Putnam City was developed by state lawmaker Israel Putnam in 1909.<ref name="warracrespedia"/>

The city formed when the residents of 11 additions, including Putnam City, petitioned to incorporate in February 1948.<ref name="warracrespedia">Everett, Dianna, "[http://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=WA025 Warr Acres]," ''[http://www.okhistory.org/publications/encyclopediaonline Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture]'' (accessed March 5, 2015).</ref> The city of [[Bethany, Oklahoma|Bethany]] filed suit, but lost in an [[Oklahoma Supreme Court]] decision.<ref name="warracrespedia"/>

Warr Acres was a racially segregated community that used restrictive covenants and extra-legal means to prevent African-Americans from owning properties from its founding through the 1960's.<ref>Williams, Payton [https://www.swoknews.com/styles/a-forgotten-oklahoma-story-gets-retold/article_e0d27bde-1171-559e-ac56-e53847981b4c.html "A forgotten Oklahoma story gets retold" ''The Lawton Constitution'' (Aug. 16, 2022)] (accessed May 22, 2024)</ref><ref>Janda, Sara Eppler ''The list is Herland: Gendered activism in Oklahoma from the 1870s to the 2010s)'' (Vol. 1)(2021)</ref><ref>Coleman ''Spoke: A mother, a son, civil rights, Vietnam'' (2022)</ref>

Shopping districts appeared along MacArthur Avenue in the 1960s and 1970s.<ref name="warracrespedia"/> By 1979, the town had grown to three square miles after annexing several residential developments.<ref name="warracrespedia"/>

==Geography==
Warr Acres is a northwest suburb of [[Oklahoma City]]. According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|2.8|sqmi|km2}} centered along N MacArthur Boulevard, of which {{convert|2.8|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|0.04|sqmi|km2}} (1.06%) is water. The city lies in the Sandstone Hills region of Oklahoma, known for hills of 250 to {{convert|400|ft|m}} and forests of blackjack oak and post oak.<ref>[http://www.netstate.com/states/geography/ok_geography.htm Oklahoma Geography], NetState.com. (accessed August 2, 2013)</ref>

===Climate===
Warr Acres has a [[humid subtropical climate]], with variations in weather daily and seasonally, except during summer, which is consistently hot and humid. Central Oklahoma is subject to droughts and heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding and flooding. Consistent winds help cool the summers and can lead to winter [[ice storms]]. Warr Acres is in the center of [[Tornado Alley]] and is prone to frequent and severe tornadoes. The [[Oklahoma City]] metropolitan area is one of the most tornado-prone major cities in the world. More than 150 tornadoes have struck within the city limits since 1890, including eight rated F4/EF4 and one rated F5.<ref>{{cite web |title = Tornadoes Which Have Occurred in the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area Since 1890 |publisher = National Weather Service Norman Oklahoma |year = 2013 |url = http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=tornadodata-okc-table |access-date = August 2, 2013}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1950= 2378
|1960= 7135
|1970= 9887
|1980= 9940
|1990= 9288
|2000= 9735
|2010= 10043
|2020= 10452
|footnote=Sources:<ref name="GR2" /><ref name="Census1910">{{cite web|title=Population-Oklahoma|url=http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/36894832v3ch3.pdf|work=U.S. Census 1910|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=November 22, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Census1930">{{cite web|title=Population-Oklahoma|url=http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/03815512v1ch08.pdf|work=15th Census of the United States|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=November 27, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Census1960">{{cite web|title=Number of Inhabitants: Oklahoma|url=http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/37749197v1p38ch2.pdf|work=18th Census of the United States|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=November 22, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Census1990">{{cite web|title=Oklahoma: Population and Housing Unit Counts|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/cen1990/cph2/cph-2-38.pdf|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=November 22, 2013}}</ref>
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According to the [[2020 United States census|2020 U.S. Census]], the racial composition of Warr Acres was as follows:<ref>{{cite web | url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US4078500 | title=Explore Census Data }}</ref>
* [[White American]]: 45.8%
* Hispanic or Latino: 29.1%
* African American: 10.3%
* Native American: 2.4%
* Asian American: 4.1%
* [[Pacific Islands American]]: 0.1%
* Some other race: 0.1%
* [[Multiracial American]]: 7.9%

As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], there were 10,043 people, 3,945 households, and 2,600 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 3,586.8 people per square mile. The population was relatively unchanged since the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] recorded 9,735 people, 3,978 households, and 2,681 families. Households with children under the age of 18 make up 34.5% of the 3,945 households and 43.5% were occupied by [[Marriage|married couples]] living together.<ref name="ff2"/> Non-family households make up 33.9% of the total households and 16.4% were occupied by a female householder with no husband present.<ref name="ff2"/> The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.07.<ref name="ff2"/>

The median income for a household in the city was $40,941, and the median income for a family was $50,533.<ref name="ff2"/> The [[per capita income]] for the city was $29,966.<ref name="ff2"/> About 13.8% of families, 75.2% of employees and 16.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 30.2% of those under age 18 and 3.3% of those age 65 or over.<ref name="ff2"/>

==City government==
[[File:WAFD Engine 23.jpg|thumb|right|Warr Acres Fire Dept. Engine 23 at a local [[Walmart Neighborhood Market]].]]
The city provides residents with a fire department, police department, animal control, and sewer and sanitation services.<ref>[http://www.cityofwarracres.com/ City of Warr Acres]</ref> The Warr Acres fire department consists of 20 paid employees that respond to more than 1,800 calls per year.<ref>[http://www.cityofwarracres.com/page.php?11 City of Warr Acres: Fire Department] (accessed August 3, 2013)</ref> The police department consists of 26 paid employees divided up into patrol, investigative, communications, and administrative divisions. The Patrol Division is the primary contact for citizens.<ref>[http://www.cityofwarracres.com/page.php?2 City of Warr Acres: Police Department] (accessed August 3, 2013)</ref>

==Education==
As a northwest suburb of [[Oklahoma City]], Warr Acres is close to [[Oklahoma City University]], the [[Southern Nazarene University]], [[Southwestern Christian University]] and [[Oklahoma Christian University]].

The city is serviced by the [[Putnam City School District]].<ref name=OKCountyCensusSDmap2020>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st40_ok/schooldistrict_maps/c40109_oklahoma/DC20SD_C40109.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Oklahoma County, OK|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|access-date=2024-01-28}}</ref> Schools in Warr Acres include:<ref name=CitySchools>{{cite web|url=https://www.warracres-ok.gov/question/how-do-i-enroll-my-child-in-school/#/city/answers/public-and-private/how-do-i-enroll-my-child-in-school|title=How do I enroll my child in school?|publisher=City of Warr Acres|access-date=2024-01-28}}</ref>
* [[Putnam City High School]]
* James L. Capps Middle School
* Central Elementary School
The Putnam City Enrollment Center is also in Warr Acres.<ref name=CitySchools/>

A portion of Warr Acres is zoned to [[Putnam City West High School]] in Oklahoma City.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3647/PCS/2929836/High_School.png|title=Putnam City West High School Boundaries|publisher=[[Putnam City Public Schools]]|access-date=2024-01-28}} - [https://www.putnamcityschools.org/documents/about-pc/district-boundary-maps/putnam-city-west-boundaries/435059 Linked from here], compare to Warr Acres boundaries.</ref>

The [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City]] operates St. Charles Borromeo Catholic K-8 School.<ref name=CitySchools/>

==References==
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{{Putnam City PS}}
{{Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area}}
{{Oklahoma County, Oklahoma}}

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[[Category:Oklahoma City metropolitan area]]
[[Category:Cities in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma]]
[[Category:Cities in Oklahoma]]