Velma is a town in Stephens County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Velma had a population of 554.
History
A post office was established at Velma, Indian Territory on September 25, 1886. It was named for Velma Dobbins, daughter of a local merchant and longtime resident.
At the time of its founding, Velma was located in Pickens County, Chickasaw Nation.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land.
Velma is home of the "Annual Old Settler's Picnic and Rodeo", which, since statehood, has been held on the first weekend of August with few interruptions. The event is known for attracting the best Calf Ropers in the United States.
Demographics
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Velma had a population of 554. The median age was 38.6 years. 29.1% of residents were under the age of 18 and 17.1% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 85.3 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 80.3 males age 18 and over.
There were 209 households in Velma, of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 55.0% were married-couple households, 9.1% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 27.8% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.
! Race !! Number !! Percent
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| White || 446 || 80.5%
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| Black or African American || 0 || 0.0%
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| American Indian and Alaska Native || 23 || 4.2%
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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 || 12 || 2.2%
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| Two or more races || 73 || 13.2%
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| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) || 24 || 4.3%
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2000 census
As of the census