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Achille is a town in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States. The town's name is derived from a Cherokee language word, ', meaning fire.

History

The area that would become Achille was originally part of the Chickasaw Nation in Indian Territory. The Bloomfield Academy for Chickasaw girls was located southeast of present-day Achille from 1853 until 1914.

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2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Achille had a population of 398. The median age was 46.5 years. 21.4% of residents were under the age of 18 and 24.4% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 97.0 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 88.6 males age 18 and over.

There were 173 households in Achille, of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 39.9% were married-couple households, 21.4% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 34.1% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

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| White || 286 || 71.9%

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| Black or African American || 5 || 1.3%

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| American Indian and Alaska Native || 59 || 14.8%

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| Asian || 0 || 0.0%

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| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander || 0 || 0.0%

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| Some other race || 4 || 1.0%

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| Two or more races || 44 || 11.1%

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| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) || 11 || 2.8%

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Economy

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma headquarters, casinos, and other operations are located in nearby Durant and serve as a major employer in the region. Agriculture and tourism are both important industries.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 492 people living in the town. The population density was . There were 213 housing units at an average density of . Households made up of a single individual living alone accounted for 46 (24.5%) of households, and 58 (30.9%) households consisted of someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

In December 2018, Achille Councilman Lynn Chambers was arrested and charged along with 4 others, for methamphetamine trafficking and gun possession while committing a felony. 200 grams of methamphetamine, 2 pounds of marijuana and several guns were discovered by police. Child endangerment charges are being considered as children were living at the location

In 2019, items including guns, drugs, and cash that had been seized by the Achille Police went missing from the police evidence locker, prompting an investigation by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. Police Chief Chris Watson had handed the key to the evidence locker to the town's Board Of Trustees shortly before the breach, after having been suspended and then fired by the Board. "I cannot say that I am surprised because that entire city council is corrupt to the core" said Watson.

Education

Achille is served by Achille Independent School District.

Notable person

  • While not born in the town, country singer and actor Gene Autry was partially raised in Achille.

References

  • Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture - Achille
  • Achille Public Schools