Cache, Oklahoma

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City in Oklahoma, US

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Field	Value
official_name	Cache, Oklahoma
settlement_type	City
image_skyline	Cache OK Welcome 3-2025.jpg
imagesize	250 px
image_caption	Welcome sign at Cache OK in 3-2025
image_map	OKMap-doton-Cache.PNG
mapsize	250px
map_caption	Location of Cache, Oklahoma
subdivision_type	Country
subdivision_name	United States
subdivision_type1	State
subdivision_name1	Oklahoma
subdivision_type2	County
subdivision_name2	Comanche
government_type	Aldermanic
leader_title	Mayor
leader_name	David "Paco" Ridgway
unit_pref	Imperial
area_footnotes
area_total_km2	9.48
area_land_km2	9.44
area_water_km2	0.04
area_total_sq_mi	3.66
area_land_sq_mi	3.65
area_water_sq_mi	0.01
population_as_of	2020
population_total	2930
population_density_km2	310.33
population_density_sq_mi	803.84
timezone	Central (CST)
utc_offset	-6
timezone_DST	CDT
utc_offset_DST	-5
elevation_footnotes
elevation_ft	1247
coordinates
postal_code_type	ZIP code
postal_code	73527
area_code	580
blank_name	FIPS code
blank_info	40-10700
blank1_name	GNIS feature ID
blank1_info	2409952
website	Cache, OK
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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, Cache has a total area of 3.4 sqmi, of which 3.4 sqmi is land and 0.29% is water.

Demographics

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2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Cache had a population of 2,930. The median age was 33.6 years. 29.8% of residents were under the age of 18 and 14.4% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 97.4 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 92.5 males age 18 and over.

There were 1,119 households in Cache, of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 48.3% were married-couple households, 17.9% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 28.2% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 1,250 housing units, of which 10.5% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 65.8% were owner-occupied and 34.2% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.5% and the rental vacancy rate was 10.1%.

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Race	Percent
White	63.5%
Black or African American	4.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native	14.9%
Asian	0.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.3%
Some other race	2.3%
Two or more races	14.2%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)	10.4%
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2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 2,796 people, 1,037 households, and 780 families residing in the city. The population density was 795.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,140 housing units at an average density of 324.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 70.8% White, 2.5% African American, 18.6% Native American (13.45% Comanche), 0.4% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 0.09% from other races, and 6.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.1% of the population.

There were 1,037 households, out of which 42.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,220, and the median income for a family was $51,840. Males had a median income of $48,672 versus $33,051 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,299. About 10.0% of families and 17.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.5% of those under age 18 and 18.1% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Cache uses the Aldermanic model of municipal government. The city's primary authority resides in the City Council which approves ordinances, resolutions, and contracts. The city is divided into four wards with each ward electing a single city council representative for a four-year term. The mayor, who is elected every four years, presides and sets the agenda over the City Council is primarily ceremonial as a head of government. The mayor is the chief executive officer of the executive branch and has the power to prepare an annual budget, appoint heads of departments with city council confirmation, remove or suspend city employees, enforce city ordinances, and grant pardons for city violations with council approval.

At the federal level, Cache lies in Oklahoma 4th Congressional district, represented by Tom Cole. In the State Senate, Cache is in District 32 represented by Randy Bass. In the House, District 63 represented by Don Armes covers the city.

Historic structures

Main article: National Register of Historic Places listings in Comanche County, Oklahoma

There are multiple NRHP-listed places in Cache, including:

Quanah Parker Star House
Buffalo Lodge
Ingram House
Ferguson House
Boulder Cabin
Arrastra Site
Eagle Park

Gallery

References

"ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau.
"U.S. Census website". [[United States Census Bureau]].
{{GNIS. 2409952
"Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov.
(2021). "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)".
(2023). "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)".
(2021). "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)".
"Ancestry Search -Genealogy by City".
Oklahoma Department of Libraries. "Oklahoma Municipal Government".
[http://cachegov.com/CodeBook/ch1.pdf Cache, Oklahoma, Municipal Code §1-22] (accessed November 8, 2011)
[http://cachegov.com/CodeBook/ch20.pdf Cache, Oklahoma, Municipal Code §20-1] (accessed November 8, 2011)
[http://cachegov.com/CodeBook/ch1.pdf Cache, Oklahoma, Municipal Code §1-20.2] (accessed November 8, 2011)
[http://cachegov.com/CodeBook/ch1.pdf Cache, Oklahoma, Municipal Code §1-40.3,40.5] (accessed November 8, 2011)
"Mayor - Duties as Chief Executive Officer".
"2002 Congressional Districts". Oklahoma House of Senate.
"Senate District 32". Oklahoma Senate.
"Districts by Municipality Report". Oklahoma House of Representatives.

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