Creek County, Oklahoma
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,512 km² (970 mi²). 2,475 km² (956 mi²) of it is land and 37 km² (14 mi²) of it (1.47%) is water.Adjacent counties
- Pawnee County (north)
- Tulsa County (east)
- Okmulgee County (southeast)
- Okfuskee County (south)
- Lincoln County (west)
- Payne County (northwest)
Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 67,367 people, 25,289 households, and 19,017 families residing in the county. The population density was 27/km² (70/mi²). There were 27,986 housing units at an average density of 11/km² (29/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 82.27% White, 2.56% Black or African American, 9.08% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.63% from other races, and 5.16% from two or more races. 1.90% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.There were 25,289 households out of which 34.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.10% were married couples living together, 10.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.80% were non-families. 21.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the county, the population was spread out with 27.40% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 27.30% from 25 to 44, 24.50% from 45 to 64, and 12.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 96.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $33,168, and the median income for a family was $38,470. Males had a median income of $31,190 versus $21,690 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,191. About 10.80% of families and 13.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.20% of those under age 18 and 14.10% of those age 65 or over.
Political Culture
There is a long standing culture of political and economic corruption in Creek County. It dates back before statehood when the area was located in Indian Territory. This corrupt culture persists today and is most clearly expressed in the actions and activities of the District Attorney's office for the 24th district in Oklahoma which comprises Creek and Okfuskee counties. The current District Attorney, Max Cook, has been in power for several years now. Max Cook maintains his hold on the county by trumping attempts by opponents who run against him rather than actually having to campaign and by using the legal system as a weapon against those with whom he disagrees or dislikes. He is known to support domestic terrorism and has even employed his position in the legal system as a weapon of domestic terrorism against people based upon race, sexuality, and economic status. His support for domestic terrorism and his position give him an impetus to protect drug dealers and sanction their activities. He has been known to assault citizens in the Creek County Courthouse in Sapulpa when things were not going his way and promotes lying as a way to destroy those he dislikes. He controls the Sapulpa Police Department and the deaths of sveral of his foes have occurred at the hands of those officers who were cleared of any wrongdoing. Max Cook's improper involvement in the trial of former Creek County Judge Donald Thompson has gained the attention of the Attorney General's office and barring any action on that subject Cook is destined to continue his power hold on the 24th district for at least four more years as he had his latest political opponent disqualified on a technicality.
Cities and towns
NRHP Sites
The following sites in Creek County are listed on the National Register of Historic Places:
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