Valley Brook, Oklahoma
Valley Brook is a town in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States, and is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area. The population was 765 at the 2010 census.
Valley Brook, Oklahoma | |
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Location in Oklahoma County and the state of Oklahoma. | |
| Coordinates: 35°24′10″N 97°28′53″W / 35.40278°N 97.48139°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Oklahoma |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,266 ft (386 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 665 |
| • Density | 2,538.17/sq mi (981.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-76500[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413418[2] |
History edit
The origins of Valley Brook were in oil exploration and extraction from the Oklahoma City Field of the 1930s, with the first residence in the town being "oil-camp housing" for workers.[4] On September 14, 2011, Valley Brook Police Chief Melvin Martin Fisher Jr., was arrested for drug trafficking due to his allegedly having possession of methamphetamine and marijuana.[5] He was fired on May 22, 2012.[6] In November 2012, he was found guilty and sentenced to ten years, although the sentence was suspended.[7]
Geography edit
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2), all land.
Demographics edit
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,378 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,197 | −13.1% | |
| 1980 | 923 | −22.9% | |
| 1990 | 744 | −19.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,375 | 84.8% | |
| 2010 | 765 | −44.4% | |
| 2020 | 665 | −13.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8] | |||
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 817 people, 298 households, and 204 families residing in the town. The population density was 3,037.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,172.8/km2). There were 337 housing units at an average density of 1,253.0 per square mile (483.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 77.48% White, 4.41% African American, 7.83% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 1.96% from other races, and 7.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.20% of the population.
There were 298 households, of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% 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 3.25.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.6% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $21,193, and the median income for a family was $23,565. Males had a median income of $21,071 versus $17,569 for females. The per capita income for the town was $9,316. About 20.3% of families and 25.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.9% of those under age 18 and 19.7% of those age 65 or over.
Education edit
It is in Oklahoma City Public Schools.[9] Zoned schools are: Bodine Elementary School,[10] Webster Middle School,[11] and Capitol Hill High School.[12]
Revenues edit
As of 2021[update] Valley Brook collects a majority of its city revenue from its police force through traffic violations.[13]
| Category | Total ($) |
|---|---|
| Court fines/forfeitures | $727,684 |
| Sales Tax | $101,208 |
| Licenses/permits | $39,061 |
| Franchise tax | $25,774 |
| Motor vehicle | $5,027 |
References edit
- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Valley Brook, Oklahoma
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2008.
- ^ Everett, Dianna. "Valley Brook". Okhistory. Oklahoma Historical Society. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ^ Drug dealing charge for Valley Brook police chief
- ^ Valley Brook police chief fired drug charges [dead link]
- ^ Former Valley Brook police chief pleads guilty to drug charge, by Andrew Knittle, News OK, November 9, 2012
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Oklahoma County, OK" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved January 28, 2024. - Detail of Valley Brook from the 2020 Census
- ^ "ALL_Elementary%2020190422.pdf" (PDF). Oklahoma City Public Schools. Retrieved January 28, 2024. - Compare with municipal boundaries.
- ^ "ALL_Middle%2020190422.pdf" (PDF). Oklahoma City Public Schools. Retrieved January 28, 2024. - Compare with municipal boundaries.
- ^ "ALL_High%2020190422.pdf" (PDF). Oklahoma City Public Schools. Retrieved January 28, 2024. - Compare with municipal boundaries.
- ^ McIntire, Mike; Keller, Michael (October 31, 2021). "The Demand for Money Behind Many Police Traffic Stops". The New York Times.
- 2013 Worst of OKC: Worst Suburban Police Force
- Valley Brook, Oklahoma Speed Traps