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Stillwater is a city in Payne County, Oklahoma, United States. The population
was 39,065 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Payne CountyGR6. Founded
December 12, 1884 it was the first settlement in the Unassigned Lands.
Geography
Stillwater is located at 36�7′18″N, 97�4′7″W (36.121538, -97.068537)GR1, 50
miles North Northeast of Oklahoma City.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 73.3
km� (28.3 mi�). 72.1 km� (27.9 mi�) of it is land and 1.2 km� (0.5 mi�) of it
(1.62%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 39,065 people, 15,604 households, and
7,318 families residing in the city. The population density was 541.6/km�
(1,402.7/mi�). There were 16,827 housing units at an average density of
233.3/km� (604.2/mi�). The racial makeup of the city was 82.48% White, 4.30%
African American, 3.89% Native American, 5.05% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander,
0.88% from other races, and 3.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of
any race were 2.50% of the population.
There were 15,604 households out of which 20.8% had children under the age of 18
living with them, 36.1% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female
householder with no husband present, and 53.1% were non-families. 34.6% of all
households were made up of individuals and 6.9% had someone living alone who was
65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average
family size was 2.81.
In the city the population was spread out with 15.2% under the age of 18, 38.2%
from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 13.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65
years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females there
were 102.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,432, and the median income
for a family was $41,938. Males had a median income of $31,623 versus $22,312
for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,789. About 12.6% of
families and 27.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including
18.2% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.
Culture
Oklahoma State University is the largest employer, biggest land-owner, and
cultural center of the town. A quintessential college town, Stillwater has
undergone tremendous changes in the past decade with the opening of several new
strip malls and shopping centers. More national chains are moving in to replace
regional and locally owned businesses, fueled by the expanding population and
bulging youth demographic. Alcohol plays a large part in the culture of
Stillwater and there is a thriving bar district near campus referred to as "The
Strip." Although the Strip technically is only Washington Street between 6th
Street (Highway 51) and University Street, colloquially it can also cover other
bars within walking distance, such as the Stonewall or Eskimo Joe's. The economy
of Stillwater is dictated by the college and the accompanying swell of
population. Many businesses, especially restaurants, cafes or bars, shorten
their hours during the summer. Weekend hours often are expanded to include
Thursday, the traditional party night before the students leave town for the
weekend. Parking is premium on Saturdays during football games, and many
residents earn extra money selling lawn-parking for anywhere from $10-30.
Recently, the University has purchased large tracts of land north and east of
the stadium for a planned Athletic Village. As the land purchased is in the
middle of Stillwater and used to be prime housing, the Village, as part of the
OSU Master Plan for expansion, has caused upset in the community. The
party-driven college culture has led to numerous provisions by the city to limit
loud, drunken parties. Oklahoma law prohibits alcohol sale after 2am, and that
is when all the bars close as well. Stillwater city ordinance prohibits the
consumption of alcohol in public, including the front or backyard of a property
and the sidewalks. Enforcement depends on the neighborhood and strength of the
party.
Stillwater has little entertainment for its size. It has one movie theater, a
Blockbuster, a Hastings Entertainment, and Vault Video, a locally-run video
store. There is a bowling alley, a YMCA, and a mini-golf course inside Swick's
Pizza, a local restaurant.
Items of interest
* Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education is located in
Stillwater
* Meridian Technology Center is located in Stillwater.
* Pop punk band The All-American Rejects formed in Stillwater.
* Stillwater is home to Red Dirt, a branch of alternative country music that is
quickly gaining popularity in much of the United States; Alternative country
bands Jason Boland & the Stragglers and The Great Divide, were formed in
Stillwater. Cross Canadian Ragweed also called Stillwater home during their
early years.
* Stillwater is home to Oklahoma State University with enrollment of over 21,000
students in 2002. Notable alumni include country singer Garth Brooks and former
NFL running backs Thurman Thomas and Barry Sanders. Chester Gould, creator of
the Dick Tracy comic strip, attended the school when it was known as Oklahoma
A&M.
* The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum was dedicated in 1976 in
Stillwater.(http://www.wrestlinghalloffame.com/)
* Popular Oklahoma pizza chain Hideaway Pizza was established here in 1957 and
can be found at the corner of Knoblock and University.
* A popular hangout for college students, Eskimo Joe's restaurant is on Elm
street near the OSU campus. Locals claim that the Eskimo Joe's T-Shirt is the
second most collected t-shirt in the world, after the Hard Rock Cafe T-Shirts.
(http://www.eskimojoes.com/)
* The first Sonic Drive In is located in Stillwater on Main Street. (http://www.sonicdrivein.com/history/part2.jsp)
* The shopping cart was invented in Stillwater in 1937 by Sylvan Goldman.
* James Marsden, Cyclops in X-Men, was born in Stillwater.
* The Sheerar Museum on Duncan Street houses a collection of historical
artifacts of daily life from before and through the time of Oklahoma's
statehood. (http://www.sheerarmuseum.org/)
* Oklahoma Botanical Garden and Arboretum
* Karsten Creek Golf Club - Exclusive golf course located in Stillwater that
houses a world-class clubhouse, restaurant, secluded lodges, and a renowned
championship golf course that is Home to the Oklahoma State Men's and Women's
Golf Teams. (http://www.karstencreek.net/)
* Stillwater is served by the Pawnee Bill District, Cimarron Council of the Boy
Scouts of America