Springer is a town in Carter County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, the community had 685 residents. It is part of the Ardmore, Oklahoma Micropolitan Statistical Area.
History
A post office was established at Springer, Indian Territory on September 1, 1890. It was named for W.A. Springer, a pioneer rancher and cattleman.
At the time of its founding, Springer was located in Pickens County, Chickasaw Nation.
Geography
Springer is located northeast of the center of Carter County. U.S. Route 77 passes through the center of town, and Interstate 35 runs along the western edge, with access from Exits 40 (Brooks Road) and 42 (State Highway 53). Ardmore, the Carter County seat, is to the south, and Davis is to the north.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Springer has a total area of , of which is land and , or 1.32%, is water. The town is located just south of the Arbuckle Mountains.
Demographics
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Springer had a population of 685. The median age was 44.9 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18 and 24.7% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 110.8 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 112.6 males age 18 and over.
There were 270 households in Springer, of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 45.9% were married-couple households, 20.0% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 24.4% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.
! Race !! Number !! Percent
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| White || 425 || 62.0%
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| Black or African American || 26 || 3.8%
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| American Indian and Alaska Native || 72 || 10.5%
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| Asian || 0 || 0.0%
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| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander || 1 || 0.1%
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| Some other race || 63 || 9.2%
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| Two or more races || 98 || 14.3%
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| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) || 20 || 2.9%
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2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 577 people, 237 households, and 181 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 267 housing units at an average density of 18.5 per square mile (7.1/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the town was 84.92% White, 2.60% African American, 7.11% Native American, 1.39% from other races, and 3.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.01% of the population.